Cycle 3, Week 14

These are websites, books, videos, and other resources that correlate with CC Cycle 3, week 14 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

Here’s a look at what chemistry looks like here right now.
Ducksters has a page defining what an element is.
You must watch Meet the Elements by They Might Be Giants.
Chem4Kids is a great reference site! This page focuses on the 18 most common elements, and uses them to explain the basic concepts we’ll be discussing over the next few weeks.
This is a great, complete unit for older kids.
Online games that focus on the periodic table. Nice way to shake up and diversify learning for all stages.
On The Table is a game from TpT ($5) that does a wonderful job of helping slightly older kids master the concepts of the periodic table by using those first 18 key elements.
Quick Six is a simple, FREE game that needs some prep work (printing) but will help kids begin to recognize elements, names, and bits of info as they play. This board game from the same site takes prep as well, but is excellent, as is this bingo-style review.
The best dynamic periodic table, essential for the next few weeks of study. Bookmark this!
This table is clickable, and provides a video for each element. Again, bookmark this. It’s so useful!
For older kids at home, or possibly Journeymen and Masters students in class, this scavenger hunt can be adapted to help kids gain some familiarity with the periodic table and do some digging and more advanced thinking.
HomeschoolShare has a very in-depth unit on chemistry for older learners. It’s free, and comprehensive.
If you’re looking for some free printables and worksheets, check this site.
If you’re looking for something completely different, the University of Kentucky Chemistry Department offers up the Periodic Table of Comic Books. Pre-read, please. I’ve only looked at the earliest ones.
Definitely take the time to print these element cards! Great FREE resource! Also check out this printable periodic table, which can be customized with either pictures, for younger learners, or workds.
The Periodic Table of Elements Coloring Book is great for all ages. Lots of additional info here!
Periodic Table Color Tiles allow you to build your own table.
FReNeTiC: The Fun and Frenzied Board Game of the Elements brings fun to the study of chemistry. Younger kids can buddy with older ones for easier play. Another option is Periodic: A Game of the Elements, which is slightly more advanced.
Learn the periodic table with a puzzle! This one is even more kid-friendly, but this one is my favorite.
The Mystery of the Periodic Table is an excellent living book from a Christian perspective that I use in my own home to guide our early chemistry studies. It makes an easy read-aloud, and offers up engaging rabbit trails as well as fascinating bits of biography for consideration. Highly recommended.
Elements: A Visual Exploration of Every Known Atom in the Universe is the kind of book that begs to be left out for kids of all ages to get their hands on. I can’t tell you how many hours adults and children alike will spend leafing through this beautiful book and absorbing more than you ever thought you’d know about the what and why of God’s world! This companion deck of cards has been on my To Buy list for some time. I can see all kinds of interesting educational opportunities with them!
What is the World Made Of? Solids, Liquids, and Gases is the best kind of beginner chemistry book, as it lays a great foundation for information to come without overwhelming.
The How and Why Wonder Book of Chemistry is an older volume but still accessible and relevant, not to mention simple for homeschool moms who need their hands held a bit on this particular topic! Demystifies chemistry and guides you through great rabbit trails with lots of images.
A Drop of Water: A Book of Science is a fabulous way to loop kids into wonder when it comes to chemistry.
Period table placemats are great as reference sheets, and also just as basic learning tools in your toolbox. Make verbal seek and find games, ask kids to find patterns, and more.

HISTORY

I have a curated list of living history books for weeks 18-18 here.
Study.com has a lesson on Cornelius Vanderbilt.
A video biography on Vanderbilt.
Dig into the legacy of the Vanderbilt family here.
Ducksters’ lesson on Rockefeller is thorough.
A brief Rockefeller video biography is here.
A Carnegie video biography.
Information on Gustavus Swift.
A great lesson  from which to glean information on Industrial Age tycoons.

 

ENGLISH

An extensive list of conjugations for “to break” in English is here.
A worksheet for practicing this week’s verb conjugation.

MATH

This printable and activity sheet make learning linear equivalents so easy!
This song is catchy and helpful.

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 link gives so many great resources for studying Picasso.
Watch Picasso at work in this video.
WikiArt has paintings, sculptures, and more available online for viewing.
My Morning Basket Plans, which bring hymns, poetry, classical music and great art into your Cycle 3 day, are available on Etsy!