The Best Homeschool Unit Studies You’ll Find Online

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Homeschool unit studies? Most likely you've used them! Many parents do because they're a great way to explore many subjects at once, and appeal to your child's interests. In the past, families would load up on books from the library, but today, so much learning can happen on the web… to the point of overwhelm. 

Instead of scouring the web trying to create your own unit study lesson plans for your family, be sure check out these three options for homeschool unit studies. Each is offered in a digital format for techie homeschoolers to access easily. 

What is the Unit Study Approach?

The unit study method is a popular homeschooling style that covers a variety of subject areas under a particular theme. Unit studies are a great thing if you are homeschooling multiple kids, because the entire family can often work together at the same time, just at different levels.

When you think about it, so much of our learning is not meant to be segmented, as it often is in public school. Math, science, art, social studies, reading, and language arts are all intertwined, and homeschooling parents have the opportunity to capitalize on learning opportunities that take place when we make those connections apparent.

Let's look at three popular options for unit study curriculum in digital format: Online Unit Studies, Homeschool in the Woods, and UnitStudy.com.

UnitStudy.com

Families who love digital learning may find UnitStudy.com (formerly Unit Studies by Amanda Bennett) to be a good fit because the products are PDF digital downloads. Each themed unit is full of links to videos, printables, and other online resources. They include ideas for two different age levels. You'll also find book lists to use with the unit study.

As a time-crunched homeschool mom, you'll love that these thematic units require pretty much no prep (except maybe heading to your local library to pick up some supplemental reading). They are also fairly cost-effective, especially considering the time you'll save!

Keep in mind that a PDF is a static document, so if any internet links are changed, you might have to go back and re-download your unit study, or find another alternative. Also, some may find the unit studies challenging to navigate as they are not indexed, and the table of contents is not hyperlinked. You'll need to scroll (and scroll, and scroll) down through the pages of the PDF to find the links you need for a particular lesson.

Overall, though, UnitStudy.com is a great option for your next homeschool unit study. You can learn more about them and find the specific topics offered HERE.

Homeschool in the Woods

Homeschool in the Woods offers digital homeschool unit studies focused primarily history and geography. Homeschool in the Woods is the perfect fit for a deep dive into a particular topic, time period or study of historical figures, and can be used from kindergarten through high school. They also offer lots of hands-on opportunities for creating a physical product.

These unit studies will require a great deal of parent involvement. The layout and process is fairly complex and not necessarily something many younger students could navigate on their own. There is also a fair amount of printing and cutting required to prepare for each day’s lesson.

You can learn more about Homeschool in the Woods HERE.

Online Unit Studies

If you are one of the techie homeschool families looking for the ideal digital unit study option, Online Unit Studies is that resource. The name itself explains the concept – unit study programs that are hosted entirely online.

Courses are easy to navigate through a clear menu with easily defined headings and subheadings for modules and lessons. They are hosted in a secure environment without ad placement, so it’s safe to let your students navigate on their own.

Everything you’ll need is included in one place. Videos are embedded directly into the course, so there’s no need to leave and navigate to another page. And because this course is hosted online, links can be updated in real time, meaning that these courses will retain value better than downloadable PDF documents.

You can find Online Unit Studies to correlate with a wide variety of different topics and even to match seasonal events and holidays throughout the year. No matter what the central topic of the course, you’ll explore other academic subjects. Students even learn how to use online tools to create projects.

While they are thorough and packed with good information, they can be completed at whatever pace you choose. You can even skip right to the particular parts that relate to your family’s academic needs or child's interests.

I believe Online Unit Studies are the best choice homeschool unit studies on the web. Some may think I'm a little biased since I created the courses (guilty as charged!). But, even if I hadn't, I'd feel the same way. They are the only unit studies that tap into the full potential of online learning.

Want to try a few lessons and discover why thousands of families around the world homeschool with Online Unit Studies? Here are some of the most popular options:

• Ancient Egypt Unit Study
• Stars Unit Study
• U.S. Presidency Unit Study
• Pearl Harbor Unit Study
• Famous Artists Unit Study

See more Online Unit Studies HERE.

Less Techie (But Still Amazing) Unit Study Options

Just because they don't necessarily have all the techie bells and whistles, doesn't mean these unit studies are any less impressive. Here are a few more favorite options for homeschooling with unit studies.

Whole Child Homeschool

Whole Child Homeschool offers family-style unit studies with lessons and activities the whole family can enjoy together. If you enjoy Charlotte Mason method mixed with a little bit of STEAM education, check out what they have to offer.

Gather ‘Round Homeschool

Gather ‘Round Homeschool is a Biblically-based unit study curriculum written by homeschool mom Rebecca Spooner. Younger kids and older kids alike can learn together through targeted lessons that challenge and inspire.

Curiosity Untamed

While not necessarily a unit study program, Curiosity Untamed is a great resource to use in addition to your unit studies. They use a badge system to encourage kids to dive deeper into their learning and exploring.

I'd love to hear from you in the comments: do you use homeschool unit studies? What are some of your favorite tips and resources?

Related Posts

• New & Improved Homeschool Unit Studies
• Unit Study.com by Amanda Bennett (Review)
• Homeschool in the Woods Unit Studies (Review)          

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