HOME Unit Studies

NEW! Unit Study Course!

Sign up for our email course, How to Use HOME Unit Studies, below to learn more about the unit study method and using HOME's unit studies with your family. You will receive six emails over a period of three weeks outlining the basics of using HOME unit studies with your children, either as a supplement to what you are already doing, or as a stand-alone curriculum (just adding math and grammar). Your choice of one FREE unit study is included as part of the course!

 

Course Presenter: Angela Hurd

Angela Hurd received her BA from Northwestern College in St. Paul, MN in English Education/Bible and was an English teacher for 18 years at Belfast Area High School in Belfast, ME.  She is now gratefully homeschooling her two young sons in her small town of Morrill.  She loves reading books with her boys, talking about politics with her husband, singing worship music, and learning something new every day! 

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"The unit study course was helpful for me. I was happy to learn how versatile unit studies are. I’m looking forward to weaving them into our existing curriculum to add some variety to our weeks/months. I also really appreciated the “through-the-year” unit study guide that was provided. It gives me something to consider for next year as a curriculum."

--S.K.

 

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About HOME's Unit Studies

Use them to supplement or enrich your program, or as an affordable, year-long curriculum!

HOME has a variety of reasonably priced unit studies and guides to help you cover various topics and subject requirements, enrich your curriculum or accompany some of HOME's many events and activities. You can order them online, by mail or purchase them at a HOME event.

 

* What is the format? 

Each unit is based on one or two interconnected topics and covers all required subject areas.  Each subject includes one or more assignment.  A list of suggested reading is also included. 

 

* What is the recommended grade level?

While typically aimed at elementary grade school level students, they are written in a way that can easily be adapted up, down or used in a multi-grade setting.  

 

* How long do they take to complete? 

There is no timeline for completion. Completion is entirely dependent upon the student, their interest, ability, etc.  HOME unit studies are meant to be a guide and a jumping off point.  They are far from comprehensive on the subject but are designed to inspire a desire to learn more.

 

* What types of projects are included? What materials are needed?

Once again, this is entirely dependent on the family and the student's level of interest.  There are suggestions for writing, research, art, career exploration and more in each unit study.  Families are free to choose what to do (or not do) within the study.

 

How to Order

TO ORDER - Scroll all the way to the bottom of the page to see the complete list of currently available HOME unit studies and ordering instructions. 

 

OR SHOP FOR THEM IN HOME'S ONLINE STORE NOW!

 

Units and Bundles

MAINE STUDIES

Aspects of Maine Studies are touched on in every HOME Unit Study! For information on how to cover Maine Studies using HOME's unit studies and satisfy state requirements for this subject, please be sure to read Covering Maine Studies Using HOME's Unit Studies.

 

ESSENTIAL UNIT STUDIES

All of our essential unit studies have been published to Amazon and can be found in our online store for $10 plus shipping, or on Amazon.com for $11.95.

 

NEW! Full-Year Curriculum Package

HOME now offers an affordable option to get you started in your homeschool journey. This curriculum package is customizable and includes 16 units. HOME's unit studies cover all subjects required by Maine law and are suitable for grades 3-6 but can be adapted for your younger or older students. This package includes a choice from our Social Studies and Science bundles, as well as Math for Life, Grammar for Life, Health & PE, Fine Arts, Library Skills, and your choice of one of HOME's literature units.

 

BEST SELLER! Essential Unit Studies Bundle

Purchase this title and get help covering five of the subject requirements listed in the Maine state homeschooling statute. Titles included are Maine Studies Essentials, Computer Proficiency, Library Skills, Fine Arts and Health and P.E.

 

BEST SELLER! Exploring Maine with Unit Studies Bundle

This bundle can be used to supplement your curriculum or as a stand-alone to fulfill your Maine studies requirement. Purchase this bundle and you'll receive five unit studies:  Maine Studies EssentialsMaine Bicentennial: Celebrating 200 years of Maine, Joshua Chamberlain and the Civil War, The Province of Maine During the Revolutionary War and Maine Towns Name for Presidents.

 

BEST SELLER! Computer Proficiency

It is rare to find a student today who is not computer proficient.  The real challenge for homeschooling parents is how to document this proficiency.  This study is designed to assist you in documenting your student’s learning in a way that will show their proficiency in computer related skills. (Included in the 5 Essential Unit Studies bundle.)

 

BEST SELLER! Library Skills

Maine homeschoolers are required to cover library skills each year.  HOME has created a Library Skills Guide to assist you in completing this requirement.  This 15-page general guide will serve as an excellent springboard for your study.  It can be used during the course of a year or over several years, depending on the age of the student. (Included in the 5 Essential Unit Studies bundle.)

 

NEWLY REVISED! Fine Arts

In this study, your student will explore the arts in a variety of ways from art appreciation to dance, culinary arts, digital art, and more! (Included in the 5 Essential Unit Studies bundle.)

 

Health & PE

In this study, your student will begin to explore various aspects of living a healthy lifestyle, including physical activity and education.  Unlike most of our studies, this one is not broken down into the required subject areas, but rather into the major areas of healthy living.  While working on this study, keep in mind that visits to health practitioners are learning experiences, whether it’s a well child check, a trip to the emergency room, or counseling session.  Keep track of these visits, as well. (Included in the 5 Essential Unit Studies bundle.)

 

BEST SELLER!  Junior Legislator

Junior Legislators are acknowledged during Capitol Day events after completing a unit study designed specifically for use during Maine Home Education Week and Homeschool Day at the Capitol. The unit study can be used with students of all ages. Students will learn how a bill becomes a law in Maine, explore who our governing officials are, become familiar with the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights, and look at ways to show patriotism.  Although the unit study is designed for a specific event, it can also be used at any time to help with Civics lessons. (Included in the Government and Public Service bundle.)

 

American Civics

In this study, your student will investigate their duties as American citizens.  A variety of aspects of citizenship will be explored.  Do not feel limited to these resources but add others you discover along the way.  Make it personal to your family.  For more information and resources on teaching civics in elementary school visit:  www.hslda.org/content/earlyyears/Civics.asp.(Included in the Government and Public Service bundle.)

  

UNIT STUDY BUNDLES

Unit Study Bundles are now available in both eBook and printed format. The suggested donation price for printed copies is $25 plus shipping.  The suggested donation for eBook format is $15.00.

BEST SELLER! 5 Essential Unit Studies

Purchase this bundle and you'll receive five unit studies, which include subjects required by Maine's homeschool statute: Maine Studies Essentials, Fine Arts, Computer Proficiency, Health and Physical Education, and Library Skills.

BEST SELLER! Exploring Maine with Unit Studies

Purchase this bundle and you'll receive five unit studies:  Maine Studies EssentialsMaine Bicentennial: Celebrating 200 years of MaineJoshua Chamberlain and the Civil War, The Province of Maine During the Revolutionary War, and Maine Towns Named for Presidents.

NEW! Famous Americans with a Maine Connection

Purchase this bundle and you'll receive five unit studies:  The KennedysEleanor Roosevelt, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow and the Midnight Ride of Paul Rever,  Joshua Chamberlain and the Civil War, and Alexander Graham Bell and the History of the Telephone.

Five Unit Studies for your Early Learner

This bundle includes five of our favorite unit studies for your early learner. Purchase this bundle and you'll receive five unit studies, which include subjects required by Maine's homeschool statute: Backyard and Beyond, HOME Grown Gardens, Learning with Legos, Library Skills and Community Helpers

Government and Public Service Collection

Purchase this bundle and you'll receive five unit studies, which include: American Civics, Junior LegislatorsFamily and FreedomCommunity Helpers, and The Character of Giving. The first unit study collection for your whole family. Civics for your older and younger students is covered in the American Civics and Junior Legislators units. The Family and Freedom unit can be completed together as a family and the Community Helpers unit is for your youngest students.

BEST SELLER! Maine Agriculture Collection

Purchase this bundle and you'll receive five unit studies: Apples, Farming, The Maine Potato, Harvest the Sea and Pancakes: A Unit Study on Blueberries and Maple Syrup

BESTSELLER! Maine Coast Collection

Purchase this bundle and you'll receive five unit studies: Forts of Maine, Lighthouses of Maine, Maine Sea Birds: Past and Present, Maine's Rocky Coast and Sea Glass

Natural History Collection

Purchase this bundle and you'll receive five unit studies:  Nature Study and Journaling, Backyard & Beyond, Natural History at a Museum Near You, HOME Grown Gardens, and HOME Hikes. 

Social Studies Collection

Purchase this bundle and you'll receive five unit studies:  Teaching Maine Native Studies, Longfellow & Revere, Lowell Mills & Industrialization, Slavery and the Underground Railroad, and Family Tree.

NEW! Travel & Adventure Collection

Purchase this bundle and you'll receive five unit studies:  Tour the World in Maine, Boats & Boatbuilding, Trains, Covered Bridges, and Space Travel.

NEW! Wilderness Adventure Collection

Purchase this bundle and you'll receive four unit studies, which include three literature guides from HOME's Literature and Movies Series: Survival Skills, Lost on a Mountain in Maine Literature Guide, Sign of the Beaver Literature Guide, and My Side of the Mountain Literature Guide. Take your students on an adventure from the safety of your backyard!

 

MOVIES AND LITERATURE SERIES


NEW! Charlotte's Web

In this study, your student will use the book Charlotte’s Web as the springboard for integrated curriculum learning.  They will explore the movie, the book, the author and the topic of spiders.  Remember to let your student’s interest and ability lead the way.  These assignments are suggestions.  Please feel free to modify them accordingly, expanding where the student shows interest, if desired.

BEST SELLER! Lost on a Mountain in Maine 

This unit accompanies the book of the same title.  Most school children in Maine at some point encounter the story of Donn Fendler and the nine days he spent lost on Mount Katahdin.  This unit suggests many activities across the required subject areas of homeschooling.  It’s a great way to draw many lessons from a single story.

NEW! My Side of the Mountain

In this study, your student will use the book My Side of the Mountain as the springboard for integrated curriculum learning.  They will explore the movie, the book, the author and many types of figurative language including simile, metaphor and hyperbole.  Remember to let your student’s interest and ability lead the way.  These assignments are suggestions.  Please feel free to modify them accordingly, expanding where the student shows interest, if desired.

Rascal

In this study, your student will use the movie Rascal as the springboard for integrated curriculum learning. They will explore the movie, the book, the author and the topic of raccoons.

NEW! The Dangers of Totalitarianism

In this thematic literature study, your student will delve into the dangers of totalitarianism through the novels 1984, Animal Farm, and Red Scarf Girl. Background information, guided reading questions, activities, writing pieces, and critical thinking questions are provided as suggestions while reading. Connections to a poem, short story, two articles, and a film are also suggested as a way to make connections across multiple texts about the dangers of totalitarianism. Please feel free to choose which questions and activities your student would like to try, to modify activities in order to simplify or expand them, and to find other texts and films that further develop your student's understanding of history and literature about this theme.  

BEST SELLER! (The) Sign of the Beaver

This study looks at Maine’s history during the early years of European settlement through the book The Sign of the Beaver, by Elizabeth George Speare and its accompanying movie, sometimes titled Keeping the Promise.  

NEW! Where the Red Fern Grows

In this study, your student will use the book Where the Red Fern Grows as the springboard for integrated curriculum learning.  They will explore the movie, the book, the author. Students will learn about foreshadowing, symbolism, character analysis and several types of figurative language.

 

ALL CURRENTLY AVAILABLE TITLES

* All currently available titles have been recently updated and revised.

 

 Alexander Graham Bell and the History of the Telephone

This unit study is available just in time for National Telephone Day - April 25! Join us in exploring the history and evolution of the telephone from its inception to the present.  Get to know more about the man who is credited with its invention. 

 

Apples 

As you enter the fall season, be sure to check out this unit study.  Are you planning your own field trip to a local apple orchard in your area? This study is a great way to cover the topic of apples across the curriculum.  You'll even take a brief look at missions work.  Want to know more?  You'll have to purchase your own copy to find out! (Included in the Maine Agriculture bundle.)

  

American Civics

In this study, your student will investigate their duties as American citizens.  A variety of aspects of citizenship will be explored.  (Included in the Government and Public Service bundle.)

  

Backyard and Beyond:  A Unit Study of Maine Wildlife 

Chickadees, salamanders and skunks, oh my!  This unit is designed to help children discover that wildlife is as close as their own backyard, as well as in the woods and animal parks around the state of Maine.  In addition to activities that cross various subject areas of the curriculum, it lists wildlife rehabilitators and suggests field trips to various wildlife programs around the state. (Included in the Natural Science bundle and the Early Learner bundle.)

 

NEW! Boats and Boatbuilding

In this study, students explore boatbuilding, different types of watercraft and their importance in Maine history. (Included in the Travel & Adventure Collection)

 

(The) Character of Giving

In this study, you will learn more about people throughout history whose giving has changed the world for the better.  You will also create your own plan for giving that will have an impact on the community in which you live. (Included in the Government and Public Service bundle.)

 

Chocolate & St. Valentine

Choose this unit study for your Valentine's Day celebration.  This study leads you on an adventure to discover more about everyone's favorite sweet treat, chocolate!  And what about the man behind the holiday?  Who was St. Valentine?  What do our modern traditions of hearts and candy have to do with this man?  This unit study will lead you in exploring more about the man, the holiday, and our modern day traditions!  

 

FREE! Choose a Country

This unit study is a sample of what HOME Unit Studies are like. It's a very general study and allows the student to pick any country (or invent their own).  Research questions cover all the required subject areas.  It's a fun way to take a break from the daily routine and have an adventure in learning.

 

* This study is free to those who sign up to receive the HOME Email Updates (there is a box at the bottom of the home page of our website to sign up).  If you already receive the HOME Email Updates, but do not have this study, you can email Connie Overlock at connieoverlock@gmail.com and she will send it to you. 

 

NEW! Community Helpers

In this study, your youngest students will begin to explore the different community members who work to make the community a better, safer place to live including firemen, policemen, doctors, nurses, librarians, teachers and more. (Included in the Government and Public Service Bundle and Five Unit Studies for Your Early Learner Bundle.)

 

BEST SELLER! Computer Proficiency 

It is rare to find a student today who is not computer proficient.  The real challenge for homeschooling parents is how to document this proficiency.  This study is designed to assist you in documenting your student’s learning in a way that will show their proficiency in computer related skills. (Included in the 5 Essential Unit Studies bundle.)

 

NEW! Covered Bridges

In this study, students will discover the history of covered bridges, the significance of its architecture, and the location of Maine’s nine covered bridges that still stand today! (Included in the Travel and Adventure Collection.)

 

Eleanor Roosevelt 

In this study, you will explore the life of Eleanor Roosevelt, her character, her commitment and the impact her influence had on others. (Included in the Government and Public Service bundle.)

 

FREE! Family & Freedom 

The family has been the foundation of every civilized society since the beginning of time. It is in families that we first learn about the origins and constructs of freedom. Within the confines of the family unit, individuals are molded and formed in the values that embody freedom. In every free society, there is a ruling body whose members were first formed in those values, which then serves to protect the freedoms of its fellow citizens. In this study, your students will begin to explore the foundations of freedom, what it means to be truly free, and what they can do to ensure   freedom for future generations. For more information and free access follow this link!

 

Family Tree 

Do you have an interesting family tree?  Do you wish you knew more?  Using your family tree as a tool in homeschooling is a fantastic opportunity to make history personal, to make writing pertinent, and to develop skills such as storytelling, research and analysis.  This unit study will walk you through the process of discovering the roots and shoots of your own family tree and then using it to teach a variety of subjects. (Included in the Social Studies bundle.)

 

Farming: Then and Now

In this study, students will explore farming, past and present.  The study will look at various things related to farming in general, while encouraging a visit to your local farm, farmer’s market or farm stand.  It is an opportunity to move beyond online games like Minecraft into the realm of real-life farming. (Included in the Maine Agriculture bundle.)

 

BEST SELLER! Forts of Maine 

This unit study is a generic format that allows students to explore one, several or all of the forts that once were (and in some cases still remain) along Maine's coastline.  Use this study alone or combine it with Maine's Rocky Coast and Lighthouses of Maine, for a great summer adventure in Maine Studies. (Included in the Maine Coast bundle.)

 

NEW! Grammar for Life

In this study, your students will learn the importance of proper grammar both in speech and in writing. Proper grammar is the foundation of clear and concise communication. Learning to speak clearly and communicate ideas through proper grammar will eliminate unnecessary misunderstandings and misinformation.

Harvest the Sea: Lobsters and Seaweed

In this study, students will explore the subject of lobsters and seaweed as an agricultural resource in Maine.  (Included in the Maine Agriculture bundle.)

 

NEW! HOME for the Holidays

In this study, the student will explore Christmas traditions around the world while taking a break from the regular curriculum, yet still completing projects that fulfill Maine homeschool requirements.  

 

HOME Grown Gardens 

This unit study was originally intended to accompany the HOME program, HOME Grown Gardens. While we are currently not offering that program, the unit study makes a great stand-alone study! Looking for ways to expand the learning opportunities that happen as you garden with your students? This unit ties it all together with activities across the curriculum. (Included in the Natural Science bundle and the Early Learner bundle.)

 

HOME Hikes

In this study, you will discover how a hike in a local preserve or state park can be a lot more than a physical education activity in your homeschooling day.  You’ll look at geography, literature, science, and much, much more.  Join us on a HOME Hike or consider starting one in your area.  The same general format applies regardless of the location. (Included in The Natural Science Bundle.)

 

Integrating Nature Study & Journaling Across the Curriculum  

If you think you don't have time to include Nature Study in your homeschooling day, you're missing an amazing opportunity for learning while having fun.  This unit study walks you through the brief study of ants, showing you how to take the concept of covering all your required subjects (and a few that aren't) while studying your chosen subject in nature. (Included in the Natural Science and the Early Learner bundle.)

 

Joshua L. Chamberlain and The Civil War

As Maine residents and parents, we have the opportunity to bring history lessons surrounding the Civil War to life with our very own hero, Joshua L. Chamberlain.  Among other sites in Maine, a trip to the Joshua L. Chamberlain Museum combined with this unit study will provide a great springboard for a more in-depth study of the Civil War period in Maine's history.  This is a great supplement to any Maine Studies program, as well. (Included in the Maine Studies bundle.)

 

BEST SELLER!  Junior Legislator

Junior Legislators are acknowledged during Capitol Day events after completing a unit study designed specifically for use during Maine Home Education Week and Homeschool Day at the Capitol. The unit study can be used with students of all ages. Students will learn how a bill becomes a law in Maine, explore who our governing officials are, become familiar with the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights, and look at ways to show patriotism.  Although the unit study is designed for a specific event, it can also be used at any time to help with Civics lessons. (Included in the Government and Public Service bundle.)

 

 (The) Kennedys

In this study, students will learn more about the legacy of the Kennedy family and their significance in American history.  Questions will be asked in a way that will help students form their own opinions of people and events, while covering all the subject areas required of homeschoolers. (Included in the Government and Public Service bundle.)

 

Learning with LEGOs

Who doesn't love Legos?  Legos are far more than just blocks for play. HOME's Learning with LEGOs Unit Study will show you how to document the time your child spends playing with Legos as time spent learning.  This study also broadens opportunities for learning across the curriculum. (Included in the Early Learner bundle.)

 

BEST SELLER! Library Skills

Maine homeschoolers are required to cover library skills each year.  HOME has created a Library Skills Guide to assist you in completing this requirement.  This 15-page general guide will serve as an excellent springboard for your study.  It can be used during the course of a year or over several years, depending on the age of the student. (Included in the 5 Essentials Unit Studies bundle and the Early Learner bundle.)

 

Lighthouses of Maine

Maine has 70 lighthouses!  Each one has its own unique story.  If you're looking for something fun and educational to do this summer, consider taking a trip along the coast of Maine and learning about some of these lighthouses up close and in person.  This unit study takes a general look at the things you can learn at stops along the way. (Included in the Maine Coast bundle.)

 

Longfellow and Revere

This unit provides opportunities to research the American Revolution, the writing of the Declaration of Independence, the classic poem "The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere" and the lives of both Paul Revere and the famous Maine poet, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. (Included in the Social Studies bundle.)

 

Lowell Mills and Industrialization 

If you are learning about the Industrial Revolution in America, include this unit study as part of the process.  This 16-page guide contains information, ideas, activities and links that will help you explore, not just the Lowell Mills, but also some of the mills right here in Maine. There are activities for all the required subject areas, as well!  (Included in the Social Studies bundle.)

 

Maine Bicentennial: Celebrating 200 Years of Maine

This unit study is designed as a celebration of Maine’s bicentennial. How has Maine changed from its birth as a state in the union to its 200th birthday and beyond? Your student will explore Maine's history and be encouraged to complete a project on the history of Maine.  You will study Maine in its earliest days and compare it to the Maine of today. (Included in the Exploring Maine with Unit Studies bundle.)

  

(The) Maine Potato

In this study, the student will explore the potato, a staple Maine crop.  It’s a chance to see it as more than a part of our dinner menu.  See what your children know before you begin and be amazed by what they learn through the exploration and discovery process of this study. (Included in the Maine Agriculture bundle.)

 

Maine Sea Birds: Past and Present

Working through this study, you will explore the enchanting seabirds of Maine, including the now extinct Great Auk.  This is a great opportunity to talk about conservation and preservation of currently existing species that may be threatened.  If you include field trips, it will take students out onto the rocky shore allowing them firsthand opportunities to watch the amazing creatures that inhabit the Maine coastline. (Included in the Maine Coast bundle.)

 

Maine Towns Named for Presidents

A unit study of ten Maine towns and their namesakes. In this study, students will explore ten Maine towns and the presidents for which they were named. You will want a map of Maine for this study as students are asked to locate each town on a Maine map. (Included in the Exploring Maine with Unit Studies bundle.)

 

Maine's Rocky Coast

This unit study will take you on an adventure exploring Maine's rocky coastline as you study geography, natural science, marine life, and so much more. You'll find lots of great field trip ideas and educational opportunities to take along to the beach with you this summer! (Included in the Maine Coast bundle.)

 

NEW! Math for Life

In this study, your students will learn how math relates to everyday life, from expressions in art to grocery shopping. Seeing how math is used every day can be the springboard and inspiration your child needs to grow their math skills and increase their understanding of the math concepts that they will need to master for life as an adult.

  

Natural History: At a Museum Near You

In this study, the student will explore Natural History. What is it?  Why is it important?  Why are there entire museums dedicated to the subject?  And much, much more.  They will also learn about Charles Darwin and his theory of evolution, not as fact, but as theory, preparing them to better defend their faith in creation. (Included in the Natural Science bundle.)

 

Pancakes: A Unit Study on Pancakes and Maple Syrup

This study allows students to explore Maine’s maple sap and blueberry harvests, combining them into the fun theme of pancakes. (Included in the Maine Agriculture bundle.)

 

NEW! Rocks, Gems, & Minerals

In this study, your students will delve into the study of rocks, minerals, and gems.  It will include exploring geology, mineralogy, volcanology, and other areas that they may be interested in as a result.  Having a basic rock kit would be handy, but not essential, in doing this study.

 

Sea Glass

In this study, students will explore natural and man-made sea glass.  There is an abundance of resources on the subject, and it’s both beautiful and fun.  Who knew a trip to the beach could cover so much schooling? (Included in the Maine Coast bundle.)

 

Slavery, The Underground Railroad & the Maine Connection

As you study the Civil War, be sure to cover the Underground Railroad, including Maine's part in it.  This unit study will help you cover required subject areas while exploring Maine's role in helping escaped slaves on the road to freedom. (Included in the Social Studies Bundle.)

 

Sled Dogs

February through March is dog sledding season in North America. Famous races like the Iditarod and local races like the CanAm Crown are all taking place during this time.  This unit study is a great cabin fever reliever!  You will learn about sled dogs and the work they do. Learn about famous sled dogs like those that aided in the Serum Run of 1925 from Anchorage to Nome. Incorporate Maine Studies, too, while learning about sled dog racing right here at home! 

 

NEW! Snow

Kids love snow; from building snowmen to sledding, and making snow angels. In this study, your students will learn more about snow including the snowiest place on earth, predicting snowfall, and people groups that live in snowy environments. So, grab your hats and mittens and come on this snowy adventure with us.

 

NEW! Space Travel

In this study, your student will learn about the history of space exploration. They will learn what makes a planet habitable, as well as the scientific elements that make up all living things.

 

NEW! Survival Skills

In this study, your students will explore different skills needed for survival in the outdoors, including finding shelter, starting fires to keep warm, foraging for food, purifying water and so much more.

 

Teaching Maine Native Studies

In this study, students will begin to study the lives of Maine’s indigenous culture.  A more in-depth study is encouraged and can be done using the curriculum The Wabanaki of Maine & the Maritime.  This study is meant to set them on a course of asking questions, questioning history as it has been presented, seeing things from a different perspective, and considering the impact Europeans had on the indigenous people of Maine. (Included in the Social Studies Collection.)

 

The Province of Maine During the Revolutionary War

During the Revolutionary War, Maine wasn't a state. It was a province of Massachusetts.  Maine was not without a role in the war that formed our country.  In this study, students will look at key figures in the Revolution, including General Henry Knox and Benedict Arnold. (Included in the Maine Studies bundle.)

 

NEWLY REVISED! Tour the World in Maine

In this study, we'll take you on a world tour without ever leaving the state of Maine.  Maine's heritage is rich with a diversity of cultures from foreign lands, as evidenced in the names of many of our towns. In this study, you'll be invited to choose one or several locations around the state to visit and learn about as you tour the world in Maine. (Included in the Travel & Adventure Collection.)

 

NEWLY REVISED! Trains

In this study, the student will explore trains and railways of Maine.   Where did lines run?  What purpose did they serve?  What has happened to them, today? (Included in the Travel & Adventure Collection.)

 

NEW Wonderfully Made: A Unit Study on the Dignity of Human Life

$1 from the sale of this unit will go to Zoe Crisis Pregnancy Center to help support life. All human life is sacred. Men, women, and children of all nationalities are created in God’s image with unique characteristics and abilities. No two people are exactly alike! All have value in the eyes of the Creator. The belief in the dignity of each human person is foundational to a civil and moral society. In this study, your student will explore ideas and activities that relate to the sanctity of life and why we should care for and protect all those who can’t protect themselves.

 

 

Year-Long Study Guide

Designed to guide you through a year of using HOME's Unit Studies as the foundation of learning for your student(s). Includes suggested unit studies for each month and a sample two-week schedule to help with planning. (Included with Complete Set of HOME Unit Studies on CD.

 

UNIT STUDY SETS ON CD

Buy a complete set of HOME's Unit Studies, Volumes 1, 2, 3 and 4 on CD for just $120. This includes all of the titles published through 2022 and the Year-long Study Guide. These are .pdf printables saved to CD for you to print and use with your family.

 

Volume 1 of HOME's unit studies includes the Social Studies Bundle and the Natural Science Bundle, Alexander Graham BellSled Dogs, and Charlotte's Web Literature Guide. Suggested donation $35.

  

Volume 2 of HOME's unit studies includes the Maine Coast Bundle and the Maine Agriculture Bundle, as well as Learning with Legos, HOME for the Holidays, and Chocolate and St. Valentine. Suggested donation $35.

 

Volume 3 of HOME's unit studies includes the Maine Studies Bundle and the Essential Studies Bundle, Rascal, My Side of the Mountain, and Sign of the Beaver. Suggested donation $35 

 

Volume 4 of HOME's unit studies includes the Government & Public Service Collection and The Travel & Adventure Collection, as well as Space Travel, and Family & Freedom. Suggested donation $35   

 

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Unit Studies are available in print or ebook format (pdf file).  The suggested donation for published unit studies is $10 (Limited titles available in this format), comb binding is $8 and ebook format is $3.50.

 

Revised Literature and Movies unit studies are available for $12.50 for printed resources or $5 for each ebook.

 

Unit Study Bundles are available in published or ebook format (pdf file). The suggested donation for published bundles is $27.50 or $15 for each ebook Bundle requested.

 

Complete Set of all 4 volumes of HOME Unit Studies on CD. The suggested donation is $120.

 

  • Please allow two business days to receive your ebook once HOME has received your request. Orders for printed resources will be processed within 5 to 7 business days.

Keep track of all of your unit study learning in a portfolio. As a convenience for your family, HOME now offers pre-assembled portfolios.  Included is a 3-inch binder, subject dividers, plastic sheet protectors, all required pages, and simple instructions.  Just fill in the required information, add work samples and submit!  Find out more here!

 

** Before you order, be sure to check here to see if you qualify for a free unit study! **