These are websites, books, videos, and other resources that correlate with CC Cycle 3, week 3 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
Khan Academy has a high school level explanation of three types of muscle that many savvier younger children will grasp.
Home Science Tools has a page with two simple but fun experiments as well as an overview for elementary students.
Visit KidsActivities.com for an experiment with balloons on how muscles work. This one is great for all ages, but your ABCs will be all over it.
If object lessons are your thing, this simple illustration about muscles and bones will stick with your kids forever.
For advanced Journeymen and Masters, taking the memory work a step farther with this STEM lesson on astronauts may be the ticket to a whole new level of understanding.
This cool, interactive muscle diagram will spark curiosity in all kids.
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’ve compiled a selection of living books to supplement this quarters’ history focus here.
Start by finding out more about the Mohawk. If you have older students, you can dig into some of the theories as to why the colonists chose to disguise themselves, such as the idea of identifying as Americans, all the way to hastily obscuring their true visages.
Then, find out about the Sons of Liberty. This page will be most interesting for adults, and here are resources for kids.
Episode 1 of the Liberty’s Kids animated series deals with the Boston Tea Party.
This cute video explanation might be most engaging for younger learners.
PBS’s Liberty! page begin in Boston in 1774.
Did you know that the participants in the Tea Party had a set of rules by which they agreed to abide? Check out this lesson to learn more.
There are ships and museums in Boston that bring the early days of the revolution to life. Check out their website for a tour and great information.
The Boston Tea Party Historical Society has a site that gives information on participants, offers the British view, and so much more.
Read an eyewitness account from a participant in the Boston Tea Party.
Discover and explore the so-called “Intolerable Acts” that led to the revolution.
Find out more about the British East India Company.
The Tax History Museum has a great page of details regarding all those taxes.
ENGLISH
An explanation and overview of past participles.
This video explains how to use past participles.
Ever wondered the difference between past tense and past participles? It’s all explained here.
Here’s an entire collection of worksheets based on past participles.
MATH
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
Here’s a handy list of Latin pronouns.
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
FINALLY! The “why” of upside drawing explained.
A video tutorial on drawing upside down.
Another blog lesson on upside down drawing.
Inside the Lines has a fabulous Cycle 3 themed upside down drawing lesson.
My Morning Basket Plans, which bring hymns, poetry, classical music and great art into your Cycle 3 day, are available on Etsy!