Laura in MI Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 It's for my step sons 7 & 9. We need something to follow, our school days haven't been going well. What are some of your (and your dc's) favorite unit studies? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybear Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 Homeschoolshare has lots of unit studies based on books. I haven't done any, but they look like a good start. http://homeschoolshare.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustybug Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 We have enjoyed several from Amanda Bennett: http://www.unitstudy.com/ I've also used a few that I've found on CurrClick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 KONOS. (The KONOS site works better on Mozilla Firefox than on IE.) My only regret with KONOS was that we started hsing before all three volumes were written so I only was able to use one of them (Vol. 2). :) KONOS is a unit study based on godly character traits such as attentiveness, obedience, courage, and inquisitiveness. It covers Bible, history, geography, science, arts and crafts, drama, literature (you'll need to add age-level English and math). I'm thinking Volume 1 would be your best choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aurelia Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 DD liked the units from Five in a Row, and has been enjoying the astronomy unit from Intellego. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommyagain Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 You could make your own: http://www.unitstudies.com/ (Not the same as the Amanda Bennet site above) Maybe look at these: Christian Cottage These are free: Dynamic2moms Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jilly Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 You could try a unit from Moving Beyond the Page. I use their curriculum with my youngest, and he loves it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teeniebeenie6 Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 We have enjoyed several from Amanda Bennett: http://www.unitstudy.com/ I second this, her studies are just jam packed with stuff. She has Hoppin Popcorn on sale until the 21 for $4 right now. http://www.unitstudy.com/Specials.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sade Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 Lesson Pathways offers free unit studies: http://www.lessonpathways.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DianeW88 Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 KONOS. (The KONOS site works better on Mozilla Firefox than on IE.) My only regret with KONOS was that we started hsing before all three volumes were written so I only was able to use one of them (Vol. 2). :) KONOS is a unit study based on godly character traits such as attentiveness, obedience, courage, and inquisitiveness. It covers Bible, history, geography, science, arts and crafts, drama, literature (you'll need to add age-level English and math). I'm thinking Volume 1 would be your best choice. :iagree:Hands-down, no questions asked, best unit studies ever written. My kids loved them and learned so much. Plus, we had FUN!! If you aren't into gathering your own supplies and getting your own books from the library, check out KONOS-in-a-box. Otherwise, yes, Volume 1 would be perfect for your kids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura in MI Posted January 18, 2012 Author Share Posted January 18, 2012 KONOS. (The KONOS site works better on Mozilla Firefox than on IE.) My only regret with KONOS was that we started hsing before all three volumes were written so I only was able to use one of them (Vol. 2). :) KONOS is a unit study based on godly character traits such as attentiveness, obedience, courage, and inquisitiveness. It covers Bible, history, geography, science, arts and crafts, drama, literature (you'll need to add age-level English and math). I'm thinking Volume 1 would be your best choice. :iagree:Hands-down, no questions asked, best unit studies ever written. My kids loved them and learned so much. Plus, we had FUN!! If you aren't into gathering your own supplies and getting your own books from the library, check out KONOS-in-a-box. Otherwise, yes, Volume 1 would be perfect for your kids. This is awesome. It's even a semester long which is what we need. I'd definitely get KONOS in a box though, we don't have a very good library. :D Which KONOS in a box should I get though? Attentiveness, Obedience, or Orderliness? Is there a difference in the age they're targeted too, it says they're all for K-8? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura in MI Posted January 19, 2012 Author Share Posted January 19, 2012 (edited) ETA: I just ended up getting Obedience I hope we like it! :) Edited January 20, 2012 by Laura in MI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gramlingk Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Winter promise is great and requires so little prep from the teacher/parent. We have found this unit study history based program to be a great option for our family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 This is awesome. It's even a semester long which is what we need. I'd definitely get KONOS in a box though, we don't have a very good library. :D Which KONOS in a box should I get though? Attentiveness, Obedience, or Orderliness? Is there a difference in the age they're targeted too, it says they're all for K-8? Thanks! You don't need the library to do KONOS. Very few of the activities are actually related to any library books, and there are so many activities that you can choose from a boatload of others and learn just as much. Each volume of KONOS is good for at least two years. Vol. 1 is best if your oldest dc is, oh, 9; Vol. 2 if your oldest is 9-12, Vol. 3 if your oldest is 11-13 (you teach to the oldest dc and let the littles come along). Technically you can do all of them with all ages, but unless there have been major revisions since I used them (and there could have been; the author doesn't seem to feel the need to check with me on things like that :lol: ) those were the ages that really seemed best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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