A unit study is a deep dive into a topic or interest. In the public school system, this might be a deep dive into a specific subject: math, English, history, science, etc. In the realm of Fun-Schooling, though, these unit studies can be far more specific to the interests of your child! They can be based on a favorite animal, a recently read book, a place your child wants to travel or even a historical event that intrigues them!
With Fun-Schooling, you’re also allowed to make unit studies more flexible, and can focus on more than one aspect at a time. For example, you can break one topic down into a study that can teach a little bit about each major subject. Say your topic is fossils. Here are some ways you could break this down:
- Math: learning how the carbon dating formula works or practicing making timelines
- Science: the geology of the fossils
- Social studies: the history of fossils, such as some of the first individuals to study them or the biggest finds throughout history
- Language Arts: reading literature that focuses on/includes geology and fossils or practicing spelling and learning new fossil-related terms
- If several of your children are drawn to the same topic, you can create a unit study that has different age-appropriate levels so that each child can be learning something that fits their abilities! And the best part about unit studies that you make is that you get to decide how long they last! Whether it be a week, a month, or even the school year, including a unit study or two into your Fun-Schooling curriculum is an amazing way to help develop your child’s specific interests!
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