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Authors: Debbie Strayer and Susan Simpson
Teacher: 200 pages Student: 229 pages
Skills: phonics, reading, spelling, grammar, vocabulary, handwriting, and higher-order thinking skills
3rd Edition: clearer instructions, colorized student book
Boxed Kit:
Authors: Debbie Strayer and Susan Simpson
Teacher: 232 pages Student: 375 pages
Skills: phonics reading, spelling, grammar, vocabulary, handwriting, and higher-order thinking skills
3rd Edition: three new readers offering more phonics practice
Boxed Kit:
Teacher Book
Student Book
Six Readers:
On the Farm
Hare Has a Plan
In, Out, and About Catfish Pond
Up, Down, and Around the Rain Tree
The Adventures of Pete the Pirate
Famous People
Student Book Student E-Book
Teacher Book Teacher E-Book
The Red Book Program
Red Book Readers
In, Out, and About Catfish Pond Red Book Reader
Up, Down, and Around the Rain Tree Red Book Reader
Hare Has a Plan Red Book Reader
The Adventures of Pete the Pirate Red Book Reader
On the Farm Red Book Reader
Famous People Red Book Reader
Authors: Debbie Strayer and Susan Simpson
Teacher: 331 pages Student: 396 pages
Skills: reading, vocabulary, spelling, grammar, writing mechanics, penmanship, higher-order thinking skills
3rd Edition: dictionary and thesaurus lessons plus new lessons from The Tale of Benjamin Bunny, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, The Jungle Book, and “St. George and the Dragon”
Book Studies:
The White Stallion by Elizabeth Shub
Madeline by Ludwig Bemelman
Meet George Washington by Joan Heilbroner
The Courage of Sarah Noble by Alice Dalgliesh
Authors: Debbie Strayer and Susan Simpson
Teacher: 264 pages Student: 287 pages
Skills: grammar, vocabulary, spelling, writing mechanics, reading, poetry, research, and creative writing, higher-order thinking skills
3rd Edition: reorganized for easier use with added editing and synonym activities
Book Studies:
The Boxcar Children by Gertrude Chandler Warner
Wilbur and Orville Wright by Augusta Stevenson
Ben and Me by Robert Lawson
The Sign of the Beaver by Elizabeth George Speare
Authors: Debbie Strayer and Susan Simpson
Teacher: 302 pages Student: 347 pages
Skills: grammar, vocabulary, spelling, reading, composition, research, high order thinking skills, higher-order thinking skills
3rd Edition: reorganized for easier use with added vocabulary and spelling exercises
Books Studies:
Farmer Boy by Laura Ingalls Wilder
The Trumpet of the Swan by E. B. White
Number the Stars by Lois Lowry
Caddie Woodlawn by Carol Ryrie Brink
Authors: Diane Welch and Susan Simpson
Teacher: 309 pages Student: 386
Skills: grammar, vocabular, spelling, reading, creative writing, research, high-order thinking skills
3rd Edition: new lessons that will introduce students to additional classical literature
Book Studies:
Carry On, Mr. Bowditch by Jean Lee Latham
The Bronze Bow by Elizabeth George Speare
Big Red by Jim Kjelgaard
The Horse and His Boy by C. S. Lewis
Authors: Diane Welch and Susan Simpson
Teacher: 300 pages Student: 365 pages
Skills: grammar, diagramming, vocabulary, reading, poetry, short story, Shakespeare, research, higher-order thinking skills
3rd Edition: new book study (The Mysterious Benedict Society) plus added exercises to strengthen reading comprehension and writing skills
Book Studies:
Star of Light by Patricia St. John
The Mysterious Benedict Society by Trenton Lee Steward
Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare
Authors: Diane Welch and Susan Simpson
Teacher: 274 pages Student: 364 pages
Skills: grammar, spelling, vocabulary, analogies, word study, composition, narrative writing, persuasive writing, research, high-order thinking skills
3rd Edition: new book study (Daddy-Long-Legs), new lessons and added analogy studies
Book Studies:
Daddy-Long-Legs by Jean Webster
A Lantern in Her Hand by Bess Streeter Aldrich
Eric Liddell by Catherine Swift or another biography of Eric Liddell
God’s Smuggler by Brother Andrew
Teacher Book
A World Literature Anthology
Teacher Book
Teacher Book
A British Poetry Anthology
Teacher Book
A Literary Criticism Anthology
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Grades 1-8 participate in reading books, doing activities, playing games, researching, and creating timelines which make learning American history fun and memorable. Learning American History Through Literature can be used for:
Learning American History Through Literature covers seven periods of American history:
Pillars of the Hebrew Nation, Part 1
Plants
In Common Sense Science Plants, students will learn the basic traits of plants as well as:
Students will then study the four main plant groups:
Followed by a study of the different parts of plants:
Finally, they will study:
Graphic Organizers include a Types of Plants book and a Trees book.
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Ocean
In Common Sense Science Oceans, students are introduced to planet Earth and then learn about:
They will then study about life in the ocean:
Graphic Organizers include a Discovering the Ocean book and a Life in the Ocean book.
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Human Body
In Common Sense Science Human Body, students are introduced to the body’s major systems:
Students will record the information they learn about these systems in six Graphic Organizers, as well as
organizers illustrating the integumentary system (skin, nails, hair) and the five senses.
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Space
In Common Sense Science Space, students will explore our amazing solar system by learning about:
Complete directions are included for making 3D Graphic Organizers that allow students to see and touch content, increasing understanding and retention.
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Earth
In Common Sense Science – Earth students will be introduced to features that make up our amazing planet. They will learn about:
Students create a 22 tab Surface Features of the Earth book where they will record what they learn about different features of the Earth. They will also make mini-books about special features around the world that will be attached to a world map in the Earth Shutter Fold.
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Insects
In Common Sense Science – Insects students learn about the incredible insect world by studying:
Students review information by creating 3D Graphic Organizers, such as an All About Insects Display and a Paper Insect Collection Display Box.
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Vertebrates
In Common Sense Science Vertebrates, students will learn about the five different vertebrate groups and their systems and habitats, along with a more detailed look at:
Fish
Amphibians
Reptiles
Birds
Mammals
Complete directions are included for making five 3D Graphic Organizers that allow students to see and touch content, increasing understanding and retention.
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Tools
In Common Sense Science Tools, students will learn the definition of work and how friction impacts work. They will build and do activities with the six basic tools:
Incline Plane
Wedge
Screw
Lever
Wheel and Axle
Pulley
Students will also learn about:
Gears
Cams
Cranks
Springs
Ball Bearings
The study ends with learning about power tools and complex machines. Complete directions are included for making 3D Graphic Organizers that allow students to see and touch content, increasing understanding and retention.
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The World of Vertebrates
Textbook E-Book Textbook
Materials Packet
Discovering Atoms, Molecules, and Matter
Textbook E-Book Textbook
Materials Packet
Discovering the Ocean
Textbook E-Book Textbook
Materials Packet
The World of Plants
Textbook E-Book Textbook
Materials Packet
The World of Tools and Technology
Textbook E-Book Textbook
Materials Packet
The World of Insects and Arachnids
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Materials Packet
The World of Space
Textbook E-Book Textbook
Materials Packet
The World of Light and Sound
Textbook E-Book Textbook
Materials Packet
Discovering Earth’s Landforms and Surface Features
Textbook E-Book Textbook
Materials Packet
Discovering The Human Body and Senses
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Materials Packet
Science Logos
A Great Earth Science Study
A Great Life Science Study
A Great Physical Science Study
Grocery Cart Math
One Hundred Sheep CD
How to Homeschool
Record Keeping Sheets
