Are you looking for something to liven up your studies? I know a lot of folks around the United States have had many snowbound days this winter. Those days are fun, to a point, but there comes a time when the cries of "I'm bored" must meet with a new activity. The Curiosity Files are just the ticket!
The Curiosity Files are nine new exciting unit studies being offered through The Schoolhouse Store. I was privileged to explore the "Cicada-killing Wasp" study. Each unit study is available individually through The Schoolhouse Store for $6.95; however, the most economical product is the nine study bundle available either by a 2-C.D. set for $49 or a download for $46. If you do the math, that is a savings of around $10 over buying the studies as single e-books.
The "Cicada-killing Wasp" study contains 88 pages of information and activities geared towards children ages 8-13. The study lends itself to adaptation for either younger or older children. The graphics/pictures are beautiful! Many internet links are provided to enable further study. This unit study is very thorough. Subject areas covered include math, Bible, penmanship, statistics, grammar and writing skills, spelling and vocabulary skills, science discovery, arts and crafts, and cooking. There are activity sheets provided and answer keys for those activity sheets.
I must say this study is very interesting! I have taught science for years and had never heard of cicada-killing wasps. Looking at the other titles in the series, I can see where kids would really enjoy these studies as supplemental or stand alone. Kudos to the authors! You have done a great job.
To see what other homeschool crew members have to say about Curiosity Files, go to: http://homeschoolblogger.com/homeschoolcrew/783746/.
**I have not been compensated in any way by TOS for this review. The opinions expressed are my own.**
2 comments:
Very interesting sis and fellow Science teacher ;-)! Does the wasp lay its eggs inside the cicada after its demise?
We reviewed the same one & after reading some of the other Curiosity File reviews we are planning on doing some of the titles.
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