Unit Studies by Subject - Science

Nature journals are an excellent way for students to record what they observe in nature. Do your children keep a nature journal? We'd love to hear about your journaling experience. Can you offer pointers to help others get started with a nature journal? Do you make assignments for the journal? What kind of journal do you use? What other supplies do you provide?

Discovering Nature - Nature Journal Tips from the Homeschooling Forum. I don't know where to start with creating a journal. I've never personally kept a journal but I think it would be fun for my children to look back on what we've seen and learned on our walks together.

Learning about crabs. A House for Hermit Crab is a cute story about a Hermit Crab that has outgrown his shell and moves into a new one. He decorates and enhances his new home with the various sea creatures he meets in his travels.

All ages - Science - Apples
September 26th is the birthday of Johnny Appleseed and October is National Apple month. This hands-on unit is a really fun and tasty way to start your school year.

All ages - Science - Animals
Mini unit study about bald eagles.

Grades 2-3 - Science - Bats
This unit uses a combination of science discovery centers, small group activities, and whole group discussions.

All ages - Science - Bears
Bible based unit study on bears.

Grades K-6 - Science - Bears
A unit study on bears for grades K-6.

Grades 7-8 - Science - Oceanography
Students will uncover the history and myths surrounding the legendary Bermuda Triangle. Students will develop their writing skills based on the information they obtain from the unit.

All ages - Science - Animals
Mini unit study about birds.

All ages - Science - Animals
Mini unit study about birds.

All ages - Science - Animals
Mini unit study about cats.

All ages - Science - Animals
Mini unit study about chickens and roosters.

All ages - Science - Animals
Mini unit study about dogs/dog biscuits.

All ages - Science - Animals
Mini unit study about hens and eggs.

Grades 4-6 - Science - Electricity
This unit covers electricity and its uses in the home, the differences between current and static electricity, atomic structure, the history of electricity, electrical circuits, conductors and insulators, and circuit breakers.

All ages - Science - Animals
Mini unit study about elephants.

All Ages - Science - Weather/Erosion
A weathering/erosion experiment and a mini-unit on weathering and erosion. (From a homeschooling family)

All ages - Science - Plants
A unit study about leaves adaptable for all ages.

All ages - Science - Ants
A unit study about ants by Roberta Gibson.

All ages - Science - Flight
A unit study about flight and air for all ages.

Considering a unit study on flight? You might want to. This is very well done.

All ages - Science - Senses
A fragrance mini unit, or A Rose by any Other Name.

All ages - Science - Animals
Mini unit study about frogs.

All ages - Science - Animals
Mini unit study about hens and eggs.

All ages - Geography/Science - Hoover Dam
This packet has been prepared to provide background information about Hoover Dam and the surrounding area.

Grades 7-9 - Science - Oceanography
The goal of this unit is to teach students how a seemingly unimportant event can have a significant effect on their lives. We will focus our unit on the links and chains associated with the ocean. They will learn how disruptions in these chains can affect their lives.

All ages - Science - Animals
Mini unit study about lobsters.

All ages - Science - Animals
Mini unit study about moles.

All ages - Science - Technology
The goal of this unit is to learn a little more about NASCAR in general while using it as a "jumping off point" for more in-depth studies in other areas.

All ages - Science - Animals
Mini unit study about pets.

All ages - Science - Animals
Mini unit study about pigs.

All ages - Science - Animals
Mini unit study about polar bears.

Grade 9-12 - Science - Oceanography
Students will become familiar with Ancient Egypt and expand their knowledge of the customs and people of Ancient Egypt.A successful completion of this project will enable the student to better understand the importance of the polar ice caps and their effects on the global environment.

All ages - Science - Animals
Mini unit study about Police Dogs.

All ages - Science - Animals
Mini unit study about the rhinoceros.

Kindergarten - Science - Senses
We learn about the world through our five senses.

All ages - Science - Sea Life
A unit about Sharks from Enclanted Learning.

All ages - Science - Animals
Mini unit study about shrimp.

All ages - Science - Animals
Mini unit study about Smokey Bear.

All ages - Science - Animals
Mini unit study about snails.

K-3 - Science - Spiders
This unit will help children appreciate the place spiders have in the world and will lessen the fear of spiders caused by misunderstandings.

Grades 7-12 - Science - Oceanography
In this unit we will explore how waves are related to science, social studies, language arts, and math.

Grades 4-6 - Science - Weather
Students will learn how weather works, what causes storms, and how storms travel.

All ages - Science - Animals
Mini unit study about whales.

Gardening is a great way to get outdoors and yet still accomplish learning - and it's great exercise too! You can even practice Math in the Garden!

Help your child learn science with these fun ideas and activities.