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Get ready to explore the fascinating world of birds with our updated unit, packed with all-new species like woodpeckers, loons, herons, roadrunners, and so much more! We kick things off with Lesson 1, where you'll dive into the life of the American robin—its looks, habitat, diet, life cycle, and even its predators. It’s a great way to see what’s in store for the rest of the unit and you can download it now with our free sample.
Our notebooking pages keep the original, easy-to-follow style but now come with extra art and guided note-taking to make learning even more fun. You’ll get to map out where robins live across North America, explore interesting proverbs like “the early bird gets the worm,” and learn about the difference between migration and immigration. Plus, you'll discover the many cool functions of feathers!
Each day, you'll dive into geography, looking at things like habitat ranges, cardinal directions, the Great Lakes, mountain ranges, and wetlands. We’ve also got exciting science topics lined up, including echoes, pollination, g-force, keystone species, and the intriguing workings of a woodpecker’s tongue.
You’ll also get to create a report on a bird of your choice, honing your writing skills along the way. By the end, you can share your report with your family, print it out, share it online, or even send it to Gather ‘Round! We’d love to hear from you!
Whether you’re a bird lover or just curious about the feathered friends in your own backyard, this unit is a fantastic way to deepen your knowledge of these amazing creatures. So grab your binoculars and let’s start discovering the winged wonders that await!
Don't miss our add-ons for this unit! We have a North American Birds Unit Planner AND flashcards! Seatwork is also available in digital or print!
What to buy? You will need to purchase a physical workbook for each child as well as a Teacher's Guide for yourself. The Teacher's Guides contain all the actual teaching, they are not just for answers, so they are critical to your lessons. Printed books are printed on 32lb. paper and are shipped to you coil bound.
How long are units designed to last? Each unit is designed to be 4-5 weeks. Our main units and most of our mini units include 20 lessons and can be done as a 4-day school week (lasting 5 weeks) or a 5-day school week (lasting 4 weeks) to offer flexibility. You're in control! Set a schedule that works best for your family and your pace will dictate how quickly you complete any given unit.
Teacher's Guide: 134 pages
Pre-Reader: 60 pages
Early Reader: 120 pages
Early Elementary: 122 pages
Upper Elementary: 122 pages
Middle School: 132 pages
High School: 128 pages
Pre-Reader | Early Reader | Early Elementary | Upper Elementary | Middle School | High School |
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3–5 yo | 5–7 yo | 8–10 yo | 10–12 yo | 13–15 yo | 15–18 yo |
Dictation | Little to no writing | Writing with a word box | Independent work | More research + paragraphs | Essays and research |
2 pages per day | 5 pages per day | 5 pages per day | 5 pages per day | 5 pages per day | 5 pages per day |
Takes about 5–10 minutes | Takes about 30–60 minutes | Takes about 45 min–1 1/2 hours | Takes about 1–2 hours | Takes about 1 1/2–2 hours | Takes about 2–3 hours |
Does not cover all your subjects | Everything but math | Everything but math | Everything but math | Everything but math | Everything but math |
Keeps little ones busy and involved | Good for reluctant writers | Good for budding writers | Confident writer (but still needs to grow in skills) | Strong writer | Proficient writer |