These are websites, books, videos, and other resources that correlate with CC Cycle 3, week 6 New Grammar. A few quick disclaimers: I have used every resource that I list unless noted, but I may not have used it as intended. (For example, I may have selected worksheets from a unit study rather than having used it in its entirety.) Also, I am very comfortable editing books that I read to my children on the fly. If you are concerned about the level or content of a book or resource, please peruse in advance. Some links may direct to affiliate sites. For other CC-related posts and weekly resource links on this blog, click here.
SCIENCE
HomeschoolDen has a great post that shares the details of her own unit on the digestive system.
Home Schoolroom has an experiment (with gross factor) that will help all ages grasp how the digestive system works.
If you’re thinking more craft and less oozy experiment, check out this one.
This video explains the digestive system from start to finish on the approximate level of a fourth grader. There’s a lot of good detail here.
For older kids, check out this fast paced, thorough video from Crash Course. (Mild potty humor.)
Teacher Planet has dozens of resources on the digestive system, including printables and diagrams.
STEM, a UK site, has a series of videos and linked lessons that are engaging and high quality.
ABCs and tagalong little siblings will benefit from this simple Montessori-inspired study on the digestive system.
Homeschool Helper has a free lapbook of the digestive system.
HomeschoolDen has a huge downloadable resource packet for studying the human body. It’s $4.50.
TpT has a resource for early elementary students for $4.
Homeschool Share has a free lapbook for you anatomy study.
Another free lapbook and unit study, this one from Tina’s Dynamic Homeschool Plus. It has SO many printables that can be used in multiple ways.
The Magic Schoolbus Inside the Human Body is a classic. (I’m told Netflix has old episodes of the shows.)
The Melissa and Doug Human Anatomy Floor Puzzles are well worth the price!
Usborne has many great anatomy books, including the See Inside Your Body title.
You MUST have “Squishy Man,” aka Smart Lab Toys human body model with removable organs, or your child hasn’t really been homeschooled. LOL
For older learners, I highly recommend the Dover Human Anatomy Coloring Book as you progress through Cycle 3 Anatomy. It’s an easy way to add more information to your study without loading on tons of busywork.
We greatly enjoy Professor Noggin Trivia Games. This one is about the Human Body.
Learning Resources has a 3 ft. tall magnetic human anatomy set that is excellent for teaching at home or using as a tutor.
Melissa and Doug have an anatomically correct magnetic playset that is inexpensive and can be used with all ages.
The wearable human body project is fun for younger kids.
HISTORY
View the original sale agreement for the Louisiana Purchase, journals from the Corps of Discovery, and more via the National Archives.
Kiddle.com has a straight-forward overview of the Louisiana Purchase.
For your own education, this TEDTalk on The Audacity of the Louisiana Purchase will provide some excellent background.
Mr. Nussbaum has the one-stop site that will teach your kids everything they need to know about Lewis and Clark… and it’s packed with fun learning games and interactive activities that will engage your whole family.
Older learners and those wanting to dig deep for a presentation will enjoy this lengthy offering from History.com.
A four and a half minute overview of the journey of Lewis and Clark makes a great introduction for all ages.
Purchase and print an escape room if you have a family evening to devote to learning. Our family has found these adventures to be fun bonding experiences!
Try a webquest (there are easy and hard version offered) for a fun diversion.
This hour long video will be too much for many Foundations students, but if you have one very interested in the scenery and details of the journey, check it out.
PBS has published lesson plans on Lewis and Clark for older students that can also be adapted down.
Easy Science For Kids has a succinct page that presents the major milestones of the Corps.
The Gateway Arch in St. Louis is a wonderful stop, complete with its own history.
Biography.com offers more details on the life of Sacagawea.
If you’re looking for a brief introduction and some fun maps and printables to put in your kids’ hands, check out these freebies from Enchanted Learning.
Homeschool Helper has a free lapbook on the journey.
Tina’s Dynamic Homeschool has an outstanding lapbook as well. It’s also free!
I haven’t used these resources yet, but I can tell you I’ll be leaning heavily on them this trip through Cycle 3; Whole Child Homeschool has pre-written units on Davy Crockett– a particular hero of my 7 year-old son.
Guess what? Davy Crockett was a famous homeschooler.
Homegrown Learners has idea for digging deeper into the life of Crockett, including a Lego reenactment of the Alamo.
A simple video intro to Davy for the youngest learners.
If you have a child entranced with Davy and his wild ways, Amanda Bennett’s Download-n-Go Unit Study ($12.95) is a winner. It’s easy to use with a whole family and can be adapted to fit multiple ages.
America: The Story of US is a fabulous resource for Journeymen and up.
ENGLISH
Need a VERY in depth dive into “to do”? Here it is.
“Do” as a helping verb, explained in video form.
Dozens of worksheets to help you practice using “to do.”
K5 learning has tons of worksheets on verbs, arranged by approximate grade level.
MATH
Skip counting 11s to rap. Not my jam, but one of my kids thinks its hilarious.
Super Teacher Worksheets has so many great skip counting resrouces.
Skip Counting mazes.
Multiples of 2 foldable paper game.
Skip counting puzzles for Abecedarians.
Scholastic offers dot-to-dots of multiplication problems.
Free printable flashcards from 1-15!
Add some living math books with Anno’s Counting Book, and Anno’s Mysterious Multiplying Jar, by Mitsumasa Anno
GEOGRAPHY
Shepard Software has games galore for U.S. geography.
Seterra has games that quiz states and capitals.
LizardPoint has a game whose parameters you can customize.
Owl & Mouse has games as well.
TpT has many neat ways to study this week’s states, including learning about the region’s birds and history.
A 4th grade public school teacher gathered these great resources and has made them available for free.
Half a Hundred Acre Wood has a fantastic file folder game that is FREE. Great for introducing (via “show me, tell me”) and also reviewing.
FileFolderFun’s Passport to America game focuses on landmarks, and it a great way to go beyond simply naming and actually learning more about the individual states and their histories.
LATIN
Family Style Schooling has this extensive set of Latin worksheets designed to help kids get ready to Challenge A! I’m using them as a precursor to the Henle Prep workbooks recommended by a good friend who is already navigating the Challenge years.
Latinata.com has some basic games for review.
FINE ARTS
This is the final drawing week. Time to let your child show you what he or she has learned! I find it to be a great week to dive into some art-themed books, as well. Try some of our favorites:
Art This Way
Storybook Art
The Dot
Ish
When Pencil Met Markers
The Art Lesson
My Morning Basket Plans, which bring hymns, poetry, classical music and great art into your Cycle 3 day, are available on Etsy!