Unit studies come in all shapes and sizes and are easily customized. With the Unit Study Approach, an entire family can pursue a topic in depth, while maintaining the inter-relatedness of the disciplines. Children can work at their own level and go at their own pace. Obviously we advocate the do-it-yourself approach when it comes to designing your own units. But, if you are looking for a starting point, consider one of these favorite prepared unit studies:
Beautiful Feet Books
Units based on excellent children’s literature.
“Beautiful Feet Books began in 1984 as the solution to a homeschool mom’s real problem of wanting to teach her children history without using a dry and lifeless textbook. Founder Rea Berg was initially inspired in this pursuit by Susan Schaeffer Macaulay’s For the Children’s Sake. In applying Macaulay’s philosophy along with the writings of Charlotte Mason, she created a living books approach to the subject of history.”
Christian Cottage Unit Studies
Been around for a very long time, and like so many helpful resources, grew out of a personal need to educate their own children.
“Our goal at Christian Cottage Schools has always been to support and empower parents as they exercise their God-given rights to control and direct the education of their children. We empower parents as home school teachers. We provide answers for them through testing, curriculum, teaching strategies and even proven education therapies.”
Five in a Row
Perfect for early education. Fun way to enjoy children’s books together as a family. Then follow rabbit trails of interest.
“Five in a Row is an easy-to-follow, highly effective instructional guide for teaching Social Studies, Language, Art, Applied Math, and Science using outstanding children’s literature as the basis for each weekly unit study. Lessons are designed for children ages 5 through 12 and include discussion guides and questions, teacher answers, hands-on activities, activity pages, and suggestions for further study. Before Five in a Row, 2nd Edition, and More Before Five in a Row offer teacher’s manuals for preschool and Kindergarten children.”
KONOS
“Granddaddy” when it comes to unit studies. The focus is on character but with a classical education flavor.
True Christian education goes beyond a trained intellect. It transforms behavior. That is why KONOS designed its units around character traits rather than subjects, literature, or chronology. Instead of merely learning about biblical truths, KONOS kids do mounds of at-home, hands-on activities to practice Christ-like character traits. Training in Godly character is KONOS’ foremost objective, yet Godly character without academic knowledge and skills does not fully equip students.
My Father’s World
My Father’s World Christian homeschool curriculum combines the best of Charlotte Mason’s ideas, Hebraic classical education, and unit studies with a biblical worldview and global focus. We have worked hard to make homeschooling as easy as possible with our God-centric curriculum mirroring the Greco-Roman classical approach of grammar, logic, and rhetoric.
Tapestry of Grace
Really a unit study of all unit studies. Great for those new to units that are concerned about the educational quality of a unit. Thinking encouraged!
Lampstand Press publishes Tapestry of Grace, a homeschooling curriculum. Since 1998, we have been developing Christian curriculum that incorporates classical, Charlotte Mason, and multi-modality approaches. We love the Great Books and deep discussions in history, worldviews, and literature. We also love living books, hands-on projects, fun, and flexibility. Our curriculum is now used by families, co-ops, and schools all over the world and online.
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Additional Resources
Free Unit Studies
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Unit Study Approach
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Keep Reading
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Mt. Rushmore: A Unit Study
Mount Rushmore National Memorial Commission was authorized on March 3, 1925. Unit resources.
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The Telephone: A Unit Study
On March 10, 1876, Alexander Graham Bell transmitted the first words over a telephone. Unit resources.
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Fanny Crosby: A Unit Study
Fanny Crosby, born March 24, 1820, was one of the most prolific hymnists the world has ever known. Unit resources.
