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World Geography, History, and Cultures Projects

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Complete these activities using your own curriculum and the following free resources: Online Resources CultureGrams: Online reference site with information on world geography, history, customs, and cultures of the world’s people. There are separate editions for kids, states, and provinces.username: irvinecgpassword: irvine NatGeo Kids Countriesno login required Rosen Learning Center Ebooks: Here, you will find […]

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Journeys 3rd Grade Reading Activities

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The following Journeys 3rd grade reading activities include a main text reading, with highlights on vocabulary words, and a focus on particular reading skills, like story structure or main idea. There are also writing activities, and spelling lists to go with each main text, with links to Spelling City. Journeys 3rd Grade Reading Resources: Main

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Short Stories for Studying Plot and Conflict

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Sentient candies who revolt against their Maker. The real reason the Titanic sank — (did somebody say zombies)? What do these have in common? Why, the makings of a great story, of course. If you’re studying literary elements with your kids, reading short stories can provide a clear view of the whole “narrative arc” in

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History with Primary Sources

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Some of our fondest memories of homeschooling have been the many times when we were able to conduct “classes” at historical sites and museums, parks and science centers, or just wherever we happened to be when an opportunity for learning presented itself. Getting out and hands-on really helped to breathe life into our learning, and

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Health & Anatomy Visuals

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The following free interactive human body resources help explain and visualize complex structures and processes. Explore human anatomy and physiology with these videos, simulations, and tutorials. Interactive Eye: The guide takes you through each step of the visual process; the anatomy of the eye; how each part works; how the brain interprets images. Eye Teaching

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Harcourt Reading, Grammar and Spelling Workbooks

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These Harcourt and McGraw Hill reading, grammar, and spelling PDF workbooks are free to download: Grade 1 Phonics Practice Grade 1 Spelling Practice Grade 1 Grammar Practice Grade 2 Phonics Practice Grade 2 Grammar Practice Grade 2 Spelling Practice Grade 3 Reading Practice Grade 3 Grammar Practice Grade 3 Spelling Practice Grade 4 Reading Practice

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Free Journeys Reading Resources

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Links to free Journeys reading program resources available here: Journeys At-Home Learning Support: Here, you will find Journeys 2014 Student Edition for grades K – 6; student and teacher editions of Journeys Reader’s Notebook; Journeys Write-In Reader; and Journeys Reading Adventures Magazines for grades 3 – 6. In addition, an assortment of PDF versions of

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Free Elementary Animal Science Readers

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Click on the links below to download a variety of free animal readers for grades 1 – 6. The science books are from 10 – 18 pages, with questions at the end. Grade K DK Baby Animals All About Animals Grade 1 Amazing Birds Animals Grow and Change Animals at Night Birds Butterflies City Birds

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Tall Tales Unit Study: Free Resources

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These free lesson resources can be used to build a tall tales unit study as part of a larger elementary literature curriculum. Since it includes reading, writing, and dramatic presentation activities, it could work well for one student or in a group setting. The Instructor information provides background on the origin of tall tales, and

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Folklore, Fables, Myths and Tales

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Incorporate fairy tales and folklore into your homeschooling with these free resources: Long Long Time Ago Stories for Children: Fables, folktales, fairy tales, myths and epics. Learn about these different types of tales, and read some well-know ones from around the world. Myths Legends and Tales: Online tutorial instructing on the purposes and characteristics of these

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