Unit Studies by Subject - Science
Links to online unit studies for Science. Free unit studies to explore a topic and enhance your homeschooling curriculum.
A House for Hermit Crab
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.
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.
An Apple a Day
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 - 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.
Bats: Creatures of the Night
Grades 2-3 - Science - Bats
This unit uses a combination of science discovery centers, small group activities, and whole group discussions.
Grades 2-3 - Science - Bats
This unit uses a combination of science discovery centers, small group activities, and whole group discussions.
Bermuda Triangle
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.
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.
Dinosaurs
Primary - Science - Dinosaurs
Students will explore prehistoric times to expand their knowledge of dinosaurs.
Primary - Science - Dinosaurs
Students will explore prehistoric times to expand their knowledge of dinosaurs.
Ducks
K-3 - Science - Animals
The focus of this thematic unit is for primary students to explore and learn about the habitats, diets, and specific attributes of various species of ducks.
K-3 - Science - Animals
The focus of this thematic unit is for primary students to explore and learn about the habitats, diets, and specific attributes of various species of ducks.
Electricity
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.
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.
Erosion Mini-Unit
All Ages - Science - Weather/Erosion
A weathering/erosion experiment and a mini-unit on weathering and erosion. (From a homeschooling family)
All Ages - Science - Weather/Erosion
A weathering/erosion experiment and a mini-unit on weathering and erosion. (From a homeschooling family)
Farm Animal Theme Page
This is a unit study on farm animals with ideas for projects, songs and poems and recipes.
This is a unit study on farm animals with ideas for projects, songs and poems and recipes.
Flights of Inspiration
Considering a unit study on flight? You might want to. This is very well done.
Considering a unit study on flight? You might want to. This is very well done.
Hoover Dam
All ages - Geography/Science - Hoover Dam
This packet has been prepared to provide background information about Hoover Dam and the surrounding area.
All ages - Geography/Science - Hoover Dam
This packet has been prepared to provide background information about Hoover Dam and the surrounding area.
Insects
K-3 - Science - Insects
Students will explore the world of insects to expand their knowledge of ants, bees, butterflies, caterpillars and ladybugs.
K-3 - Science - Insects
Students will explore the world of insects to expand their knowledge of ants, bees, butterflies, caterpillars and ladybugs.
Links and Chains
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.
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.
Mammals
Grades 2-3 - Science - Animals
Students will explore mammals of different regions of the world.
Grades 2-3 - Science - Animals
Students will explore mammals of different regions of the world.
NASCAR
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 - 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.
Oceans and Undersea Life
K-5 - Science - Oceanography
Students will study the oceans and seas of the world, the animal life that swims in them and the countries that border them.
K-5 - Science - Oceanography
Students will study the oceans and seas of the world, the animal life that swims in them and the countries that border them.
Penguins
3rd Grade - Science - Animals
Students will explore penguins and expand their knowledge of penguins to include different types of penguins, their behavior, habitat, communication, diet and eating habits and conservation.
3rd Grade - Science - Animals
Students will explore penguins and expand their knowledge of penguins to include different types of penguins, their behavior, habitat, communication, diet and eating habits and conservation.
Polar Ice Caps
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.
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.
Rain Forests and Planet Ecology
Grades 3-5 - Science - Ecology
Through the use of literature and related activities, students will expand their knowledge of rain forests and planet ecology.
Grades 3-5 - Science - Ecology
Through the use of literature and related activities, students will expand their knowledge of rain forests and planet ecology.
Reptiles and Amphibians
Grades 2-3 - Science - Animals
The overall purpose of this interdisciplinary, thematic unit of study is to help students learn more about the distinct characteristics of reptiles and amphibians, including an emphasis on the metamorphosis and development of amphibians.
Grades 2-3 - Science - Animals
The overall purpose of this interdisciplinary, thematic unit of study is to help students learn more about the distinct characteristics of reptiles and amphibians, including an emphasis on the metamorphosis and development of amphibians.
Rocks and Minerals
K-2 - Science - Rocks
Students will expand their knowledge of rocks by exploring the characteristics of local rocks.
K-2 - Science - Rocks
Students will expand their knowledge of rocks by exploring the characteristics of local rocks.
Solar System and Astronomy
K-3 - Science - Space
Students will explore the influences and characteristics of the sun, Earth and moon examining the relationship between these three bodies and the larger solar system.
K-3 - Science - Space
Students will explore the influences and characteristics of the sun, Earth and moon examining the relationship between these three bodies and the larger solar system.
Spiders
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.
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.
The Universe
Preschool/Kindergarten - Science - Universe Learn the meaning of "universe" and what makes a star, planet, and comet. Learn about gravity and study the nine planets.
Preschool/Kindergarten - Science - Universe Learn the meaning of "universe" and what makes a star, planet, and comet. Learn about gravity and study the nine planets.
Waves
Grades 7-12 - Science - Oceanography
In this unit we will explore how waves are related to science, social studies, language arts, and math.
Grades 7-12 - Science - Oceanography
In this unit we will explore how waves are related to science, social studies, language arts, and math.
Weather
Grades 4-6 - Science - Weather
Students will learn how weather works, what causes storms, and how storms travel.
Grades 4-6 - Science - Weather
Students will learn how weather works, what causes storms, and how storms travel.
Whales
Preschool/Kindergarten - Science - Sea Life
In this study, learn that whales are mammals and the difference between "flippers" and "fins". Measure the lengths of different whales and compare that to the car, house, etc.
Preschool/Kindergarten - Science - Sea Life
In this study, learn that whales are mammals and the difference between "flippers" and "fins". Measure the lengths of different whales and compare that to the car, house, etc.
Gardening with Kids
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!
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!
Helping Your Child Learn Science
Help your child learn science with these fun ideas and activities.
Help your child learn science with these fun ideas and activities.