Cycle 3, Week 10

These are websites, books, videos, and other resources that correlate with CC Cycle 3, week 10 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

WatchKnowLearn has a series of helpful videos on the respiratory system.
EasyPeasyHomeschool has a page with a detailed explanation and more.
An easy experiment for all ages: testing your lung capacity.
EvaVarga.net has a great page with experiments and explanations.
Making a model lung is a great experiment, but tricky for younger learners. Great for your older crew!
Free printable worksheets are available here.
KidsHealth has a cartoon that focuses on the lungs and functions of the respiratory 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

I have a curated list of living history books for weeks 7-12 here.
Worksheets and details of the Gadsden Purchase to set the stage for this week’s learning are here.
Study.com has a video lesson and more on the concept of Manifest Destiny.
The Gadsden Puchase has its own official website. Worth a look!
Study.com has a video lesson on the Mexican-American War for kids.
More on the Mexican-American War.
HomeschoolDen offers packets on topics related to westward expansion, including the Mexican and Civil Wars. These are paid products.
Looking for a fun rabbit trail with kids K-2? Check out the Wild West unit.
Education.com has a great map of the Oregon Trail.
PBS’s series, The West, has lesson plans and more available.
If you’re focusing on pioneers, building a virtual sod house is a must. (Then go outside and try your hand at the real thing in miniature form!)
This youtube playlist on Westward Expansion is a treasure trove for younger kiddos!

 

ENGLISH

Grammarly.com has helpful directives on “to lie.”
A great video on usage!
K5 learning has tons of worksheets on verbs, arranged by approximate grade level.

MATH

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 10 tin whistle helps:
A great video with help for week 10’s lesson.
Homegrown Learners has a page full of teaching tips that work in the classroom as well as at home.
My Morning Basket Plans, which bring hymns, poetry, classical music and great art into your Cycle 3 day, are available on Etsy!