Play & project-based Unit Studies for the whole family! Learn science & history concepts through hands-on learning chases the wonders of each child.

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Solar System Unit Study

Blast off on a six-week journey through the cosmos, from moon observations to Kuiper Belt rocks. The Solar System Unit Study takes children on an out-of-this-world adventure through:

• Sun & Moon
• Mercury & Venus
• Earth & Mars
• Jupiter & Saturn
• Uranus & Neptune
• Non-Planets

Movement & Machines Unit Study

The playground is a physics lab and children are the engineers. The Movement & Machines Unit Study explores the forces and simple machines that make the world go round across six action-packed weeks:

• Pushes & Pulls
• How Things Move
• Simple Machines Around Us
• Forces at Play
• Magnets
• Machines That Help Us Work

Chemistry Unit Study

Everything in the world, from the air we breathe to the food we eat, is made of atoms too small to see. The Chemistry Unit Study brings the invisible world of matter to life through real experiments, molecular model building, and hands-on discovery across six weeks of content-rich lessons:

• Scientific Method
• Atoms & Molecules
• Physical & Chemical Changes
• Chemical Reactions
• Conservation of Mass
• Periodic Table of Elements

Creature Anatomy Unit Study

What’s really going on inside a squirrel, a frog, or a butterfly? The Creature Anatomy Unit Study takes children on a fascinating journey through six body systems:

• Skeletal Systems
• Muscular Systems
• Digestion & Excretion
• Circulatory Systems
• Respiratory Systems
• Nervous Systems & Senses

Conservation Unit Study

Raise children who care for the world they live in. The Conservation Unit Study builds environmental awareness and action across six meaningful weeks:

• Nature vs. Human Made
• Pollution
• Reduce
• Reuse
• Recycle
• Conservation Efforts

Human Anatomy Unit Study

Humans are walking, breathing, thinking miracles — and this unit study proves it. The Human Anatomy Unit Study takes children inside their own bodies across six incredible weeks:

• Sensory Organs
• Cardiovascular & Circulatory Systems
• Respiratory System
• Skeletal & Muscular Systems
• Digestive System
• Immune & Nervous Systems

Forensics Unit Study

Who says detective work is just for grown-ups? The Forensics Unit Study gives children the tools to think critically, investigate boldly, and solve the case — all through age-appropriate, hands-on fun — across six thrilling weeks:

• Forensic Science
• DNA & Biological Evidence
• Fingerprint & Pattern Analysis
• Trace Evidence
• Digital Evidence
• Toxicology

Plants & Animals Unit Study

From raising butterflies to building biomes, children will explore the living world from the ground up. The Plants & Animals Unit Study covers six weeks of hands-on discovery:

• Animal Habitats
• Animal Life Cycles
• Plant Life Cycles
• The Food Chain
• Ecosystems

Rocks & Minerals Unit Study

Grow crystal gardens, hunt for fossils, and make rocks from crayons — geology has never looked this good. The Rocks & Minerals Unit Study takes children deep into the earth across six hands-on weeks:

• Layers of the Earth
• Mineral Properties
• Types of Rocks
• The Rock Cycle
• Fossils
• Weathering & Erosion

Electricity Unit Study

Build a flashlight, make jumping slime with static electricity, and wire your own electromagnetic train. The Electricity Unit Study sparks curiosity and lights up learning across six electrifying weeks:

• History of Electricity
• Static vs. Dynamic
• Electromagnetism
• Circuits
• Conductors & Insulators
• Energy Transfer

Light, Heat, & Sound Unit Study

Bend light with prisms, build a guitar from rubber bands, and make instruments from nature itself. The Light, Heat, & Sound Unit Study illuminates the invisible forces all around us across six electrifying weeks:

• What is Light?
• Light Sources
• What is Heat?
• Heat Sources
• What is Sound?
• Sound Sources

biology Unit Study

Life is endlessly fascinating — and this unit study is proof. The Biology Unit Study explores the building blocks of all living things across six fascinating weeks:

• Cells: Building Blocks of Life
• Classification of Living Things
• Energy in Living Things
• Ecosystems & Habitats
• Adaptation & Survival
• Genetics & Heredity

Weather & Climate Unit Study

Cloud dough, tornadoes in a bottle, and a family disaster preparedness plan — weather has never been so hands-on. The Weather & Climate Unit Study takes children through six dynamic weeks of atmospheric exploration:

• Weather
• Climate
• Water Cycle
• Clouds
• Extreme Weather
• Meteorology

Matter Unit Study

Making candles, churning butter, building gumdrop molecules — science has never been so deliciously hands-on. The Matter Unit Study trains children to think like real scientists across six discovery-filled weeks:

• Scientific Method
• Solids, Liquids & Gases
• Properties of Matter
• Physical & Chemical Changes
• Chemistry 101

Careers & Community Unit Study

Big dreams start with understanding the world right outside the front door. The Careers & Community Unit Study helps children explore the people, places, and jobs that make a community thrive across six inspiring weeks:

• What is a Community?
• Helpers in Our Community
• Jobs That Build & Fix
• Jobs That Deliver & Move Things
• Where Do People Work?
• What Do I Want to Be?

Indigenous Peoples Unit Study

A gentle yet honest look at one of history’s most important stories. The Indigenous Peoples Unit Study guides children through Native American history, culture, and legacy — from early traditions to the hard truths of westward expansion — across six thoughtful, age-appropriate weeks:

• The Native People
• Explorers & Pocahontas
• The Myth of Thanksgiving
• Consequence of Expanding West
• Promises Broken
• Native Americans Today

American history Unit Study

From digging battlefield trenches to hand-stitching a Revolutionary flag, children will live the story of America. The American History Unit Study takes children on an honest, hands-on journey through six pivotal chapters:

• Indigenous People
• European Exploration
• American Revolution
• Slavery & the Civil War
• The Great Depression
• Modern Day & Current Events

Continents & Cultures Unit Study

Take children on a world tour without ever leaving home. The Continents & Cultures Unit Study explores the people, places, and traditions of six regions across the globe. Because the best way to understand the world is to experience it.

• North America
• South America
• Europe
• Asia
• Africa
• Australia & Antarctica

Economics Unit Study

What if children could learn economics by running a lemonade stand, trading goods, and creating their own currency? The Economics Unit Study makes financial literacy fun and tangible with six weeks of engaging, content-rich lessons:

• Supply & Demand
• Scarcity & Opportunity Costs
• Goods vs. Services
• Needs & Wants
• U.S. Trade & Consumerism
• Domestic & Foreign Currency

Personal finance Unit Study

Raise money-smart kids who know how to earn, save, spend, and give. The Personal Finance Unit Study builds real-world financial habits across six practical weeks:

• What is Money?
• Earning Money
• Saving Money
• Spending Wisely
• Sharing & Giving
• Setting a Budget

World History Unit Study

From building aqueducts to cooking recipes from war ration books, children will trace the full sweep of human history. The World History Unit Study takes children on an epic journey from ancient times to the modern age across six action-packed weeks:

• Ancient Civilizations
• Medieval Times
• Renaissance Period
• Industrial Revolution
• World Wars
• Information Age

U.S. Government Unit Study

Put democracy in action — from writing a family constitution to staging a mock trial of the Three Little Pigs. The U.S. Government Unit Study builds civic knowledge and pride across six engaging weeks:

• Rights, Responsibilities, Rules & Laws
• Good Citizenship
• U.S. Symbols & Landmarks
• Government Hierarchy
• The Founding Documents
• Democracy & Other Governments

U.S. Geography Unit Study

From making compasses to creating tornadoes in a jar, children will explore every corner of the United States. The U.S. Geography Unit Study takes children on a region-by-region adventure across six weeks:

• Map Skills
• Northeast Region
• Southeast Region
• Midwest Region
• Southwest Region
• West Region

Liberty & Justice For All Unit Study

The stories that shaped America deserve to be told — honestly, compassionately, and early. The Liberty & Justice for All Unit Study guides children through six weeks of courageous history:

• Black History
• Immigration
• Women’s Rights

Business 101 Unit Study

The best time to think like an entrepreneur is childhood. The Business 101 Unit Study equips children with real-world business skills and ethics across six inspiring weeks:

• Business Brainstorm
• Marketing & Branding
• Money Matters
• Production & Operations
• Sales & Communication
• Ethics & Responsibility

Immigration Unit Study

Every family came from somewhere — and every story deserves to be heard. The Immigration Unit Study builds understanding, curiosity, and empathy across six meaningful weeks:

• What is Immigration?
• Why Do People Immigrate?
• Immigration Then and Now
• Cultural Contributions of Immigrants
• Journeys Around the World
• Welcoming Others & Empathy

Mapping Unit Study

Treasure maps, salt dough topography, edible landforms, and sweets from all 7 continents — geography has never tasted so good. The Mapping Unit Study turns the whole world into a classroom across six adventurous weeks:

• Map vs. Globe
• Types of Maps
• Cardinal Directions
• Landforms
• World Geography
• Home

My Family Tree Unit Study

Every family has a story worth exploring. The My Family Tree Unit Study helps children discover who they are and where they come from across six warm and personal weeks:

• Me & My Name
• Who Lives in My House?
• My Extended Family
• Generations
• How Families Are Different & Alike
• The Family Tree

Ancient Civilizations Unit Study

What if children could write in cuneiform, mummify fruit, hand-dye silk ribbons, and make hot chocolate straight from a cocoa bean? The Ancient Civilizations Unit Study transports children across six of the world’s most fascinating early cultures:

• Mesopotamia
• Ancient Egypt
• Ancient India
• Ancient China
• Ancient Peru
• Mesoamerica

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