If your children are curious about the world around them – from the ground beneath their feet to the stars shining above their heads – they are going to love the Earth & Sky Explorers Bundle! This collection of Family Unit Studies invites children to discover, create, experiment, and explore through hands-on learning.
In our home, some of the very best learning begins with simple questions. Why do volcanoes erupt? How are clouds formed? What makes gemstones sparkle? Why do stars shine in the night sky? Curiosity has a wonderful way of leading children into deep and meaningful learning, and this bundle was created to nurture exactly that!
With five engaging themes, this bundle takes your family on an unforgettable journey through the wonders of our world and beyond.
Earth & Sky Explorers Unit Study Bundle
The Earth & Sky Explorers Bundle includes the following five Family Unit Studies:
🌎 The Seven Continents
🪨 Rocks & Gems
🌱 Seeds & Plants
🌈 Wild Weather
✨ Stars & Constellations
What is a Family Unit Study?
But first… what exactly is a Family Unit Study?
Our family unit studies take one big theme—like Weather—and break it down into ten manageable, bite-sized learning topics.
This flexible format gives you the freedom to dive into learning at a pace that works for your family. Perhaps you do one topic per day, perhaps one per week. Whatever suits your fancy! You can learn everything you need to know about weather and explore a topic from start to finish in about 1-2 hours each.
Dive in and watch the sparks of wonder ignite. Watch the child-led learning take off. Watch what happens when children are engaged in what they are learning!
Each of the 10 topics includes:
- an interesting fact,
- a discussion question,
- informative information,
- a curated YouTube video,
- a recommended book,
- a math or literacy enrichment question (with three difficulty levels),
- and an ultimate-can’t-be-beat hands-on activity!
Plus, all subjects are covered across the 10 topics! Geography, History, Science, Social Studies, Music, Art, Health, Literacy, and Math.
When everything connects across subjects, learning just makes more sense. Kids remember more, understand better, and actually enjoy the process. It’s the kind of learning that really sticks. 🙌
Before we set off on an adventure exploring the wonders of Earth and the mysteries of the night sky, I wanted to share a little something to make your homeschool days just a bit easier (because we all need that, right?).
Our Mini Homeschool Toolbox is a simple, go-to resource filled with helpful printables – like math charts, number lines, and writing supports – to keep your days organized and your lessons running smoothly.
It’s completely free and so handy to have on hand as you move through your homeschool routine. Simply enter your email address below, and a copy will be instantly delivered to your inbox.
Earth and Sky Explorers Family Unit Study Bundle
Let’s take a closer look at the five Family Unit Studies included in the Earth & Sky Explorers Bundle and the topics covered in each.
The Seven Continents Unit Study
Pack your bags, we’re heading on a global adventure! In this unit study, kids will explore all seven continents and uncover incredible facts about the world around them. Learn about the ancient supercontinent Pangaea, discover how the world’s oceans are all connected, and explore fascinating places like Antarctica (the driest desert on Earth!).
In the Seven Continents Unit Study, you will learn about:
- The Earth: Past and Present
- The Seven Continents
- Mapping
- Asia
- Africa
- North America
- South America
- Antarctica
- Europe
- Australia
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Sneak Peek: In Topic 1 of The Seven Continents, you’ll travel back in time to explore Earth: Past and Present! Did you know that when the supercontinent Pangaea existed long ago, the Appalachian Mountains in North America were actually connected to mountains in Scotland and Norway?! Imagine one giant landmass stretching across parts of the world we now see as separate continents!
Rocks & Gems Unit Study
Next, let’s dig beneath the Earth’s surface! Rocks, minerals, and sparkling gems come together in this hands-on adventure. Kids will explore the different types of rocks, discover how the rock cycle works, learn about gemstones and birthstones, and uncover the many ways rocks are used in everyday life. This unit study makes geology fun and engaging for the whole family.
In the Rocks & Gems Unit Study, you will learn about:
- What is a Rock?
- The Rock Cycle
- Igneous Rock
- Sedimentary Rocks
- Metamorphic Rocks
- Rocks vs. Minerals
- What is a Gem?
- Discover More Gems
- Birthstones
- Everyday Rocks
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Sneak Peek: In Topic 10 of Rocks and Gems, you’ll discover the surprising ways we use rocks in everyday life! Did you know that many makeup products, like foundation and eyeshadow, contain ground-up minerals from rocks? From the clothes we wear to the products we use every day, rocks are more important than you might think!
Seeds & Plants Unit Study
Get ready to dig into the amazing world of plants! In this hands-on unit study, kids will explore different types of plants, investigate the parts of a seed, and discover how plants grow through photosynthesis and pollination. Along the way, they’ll uncover fascinating plant adaptations and enjoy interactive activities, including a plant adaptation board game that’s sure to become a family favorite!
In the Seeds & Plants Unit Study, you will learn about:
- Introducing the Plant Kingdom!
- Seeds
- The Plant Life Cycle
- Parts of a Plant
- Photosynthesis
- Pollination
- Spreading Seeds
- Plant adaptations
- Why Do We Need Plants?
- Get Growing!
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Sneak Peek: In Topic 2 of Seeds and Plants, you’ll dig into the incredible world of seeds! Did you know that in 2012, scientists successfully grew a 32,000-year-old Arctic flower from seeds that had been frozen deep in Siberian permafrost? Seeds may look tiny, but they can hold amazing secrets from the distant past!
Wild Weather Unit Study
Get ready to chase storms and explore the fascinating world of weather! Along the way, children will discover climate and temperature, discover how the water cycle works, investigate different types of weather, and even create lightning with hands-on experiments. From sunny skies to wild storms, this unit makes earth science fun, interactive, and unforgettable.
In the Wild Weather unit study, you will learn about:
- What is Climate?
- What is Temperature?
- The Water Cycle
- All About Clouds
- Forces and Winds
- Thunder and Lightning
- Tornadoes
- Hurricanes
- Snow
- Weather Forecasting
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Sneak Peek: In Topic 4 of Wild Weather, you’ll learn all about clouds and the important role they play in our weather. Did you know that towering cumulonimbus clouds can grow more than 12 miles (20 km) high? That’s even taller than Mount Everest! These giant clouds are responsible for some of the most dramatic weather on Earth.
Stars & Constellations Unit Study
Finally, it’s time to look beyond Earth and into the night sky! In this unit study, kids will explore the fascinating world of stars, discover how stars are formed and change throughout their life cycles, and learn why the sun is so important to life on Earth. Along the way, they’ll uncover the stories and patterns behind famous constellations like Orion, Cassiopeia, Draco the Dragon, Ursa Major, and Polaris – the North Star that has guided travelers for centuries.
In the Stars and Constellations Unit Study, you will learn about:
- What is a star?
- Life Cycle of a Star
- The Sun
- What is a Constellation?
- Polaris
- Cassiopeia
- Orion
- Draco the Dragon
- Ursa Major
- The Big Dipper
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Sneak Peek: In topic 3 of Stars and Constellations, you’ll learn all about the star at the center of our solar system: the Sun! Did you know that even though sunlight travels at an astonishing speed, it still takes about 8.2 minutes for light from the Sun to reach Earth? Every sunrise you see actually began more than eight minutes earlier!
There you have it, the five unit studies included in the Earth & Sky Explorers Bundle! Each unit study is packed with hands-on activities, meaningful discussions, and creative projects. This bundle makes learning exciting and memorable! Better yet, it’s simple to implement into your homeschool days.
From the ground beneath our feet to the stars above our heads, the Earth & Sky Explorers Bundle invites your child to discover, create, explore, and truly fall in love with learning.
Earth & Sky Explorers Unit Study Bundle
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Thanks so much for reading, friend!
xo
Sarah
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