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If you are new to homeschooling, or are burned out on the method you are currently using, you may be considering a switch. This article highlights some of the advantages of the unit study method of homeschooling.

Unlike other methods of teaching, a Unit Study is an integrated approach to learning. Also called by the names Thematic Unit and Integrated Unit, it uses all of the subjects to create a theme-based study that is both relevant to the child and applicable to the Learning Goals you have created. A Unit Study takes all of the subjects, such as Science, History, and Language Arts, and focuses the lessons around one central theme.

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I created these unit study guides to help in the lesson planning process of homeschooling with unit studies. They are only one part of the planning, but represent the part that take the largest amount of time because of the research involved on my part.

Concerning the links, you should check out all links prior to using them with your children. As the Internet changes daily, even in a moment, the page that was suitable for us may have been replaced by something quite undesirable when you try to use it, or it may not be there at all! If you do come across a broken link, please email me so I can fix it. Thanks!

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