These are websites, books, videos, and other resources that correlate with CC Cycle 3, week 8 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
KidsHealth has a video that breaks things down simply.
The Medical Learning Library has great resources to complement your studies.
EdHelper has free worsheets for printing.
Teacher Planet has coloring sheets, handouts, lesson plans, and more.
Crash Course has a thorough and engaging video for older learners.
This great video demonstrates the circulatory system in an experiment you then don’t have to gather all the supplies for at home!
Study.com has details on three easier experiments to do at home.
Blood in a Bottle is a rather nasty looking demonstration that packs of lot of learning potential in for all ages.
This demonstration requires a lot of prep, but is worth is for younger kiddos who need a better visual.
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
I have a curated list of living history books for weeks 7-12 here.
Education.com has a worksheet on the Missouri Compromise.
Study.com has a lesson on the Missouri Compromise.
This video sums up the Missouri Compromise succinctly.
An elementary-level webquest for your whole family.
TpT has tons of resources, most of which are not free.
The NEH has a lesson on the key causes of the Civil War, beginning with the compromise. This was written for high schoolers, but a parent summarizing can lead Masters students and savvier Journeymen through the information.
The US Census Bureau has a downloadable activity for groups that, while designed for middles schoolers, is adaptable and contains great learning avenues.
This great mapping activity doesn’t have an answer key– making it something of a webquest– but works well for families.
America: The Story of US is a fabulous resource for Journeymen and up.
ENGLISH
Rise/Raise worksheet for extra practice.
K12Reader worksheet.
English Zone has an online lesson and quiz on using “to raise.”
K5 learning has tons of worksheets on verbs, arranged by approximate grade level. (Here is one for this week.)
MATH
Printable drills for 14s (with answers).
This trick for 14s might help some kids struggling with memorization.
This wonderful printable is FREE, and offers a great visual for your home or in class.
Super Teacher Worksheets has so many great skip counting resources.
Skip counting worksheet 1-15.
Skip Counting mazes.
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
Week 8 tin whistle helps:
Vocabulary introduced this week in chart form.
A great video summary for all weeks.
This video is specific to week 8.
My Morning Basket Plans, which bring hymns, poetry, classical music and great art into your Cycle 3 day, are available on Etsy!