Unit Studies by Amanda Bennett

Fantastic Friday is Looking Super!

noreply@blogger.com (unit study) — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 12:00:00 +0000

With "Super Tuesday" next week, our Fantastic Friday giveaway will help you celebrate our country and our priviledge to vote. We are giving away a Prize Pack with both Constitution Celebration Download N Go (1 week, K-4) and our New Elections 2012 (4 week, K-12). The most important...

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Welcome Guest Blogger - Louanne Mason

noreply@blogger.com (unit study) — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 14:00:00 +0000

I found out about Amanda Bennett’s Download N Go™ studies last spring from a fellow homeschool mom. I promptly found the USAB website and Facebook page and started to do a little research. I realized that they were going to be a perfect match for my teaching style and my wiggly...

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Heading to Ocean - Part Two

noreply@blogger.com (unit study) — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 14:00:00 +0000

What do I do next? After deciding on the areas we would address in our study, I would start selecting appropriate resources from the Reference Resources section of the study. (This list contains numerous books for the various outline sections, including the grade level suggestions, publisher...

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Heading to the Ocean - Part One

noreply@blogger.com (unit study) — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 14:00:00 +0000

Remember the first time you "heard" the ocean in a seashell or felt the sand shift from beneath your feet as the surf washed by? The cry of the gull, the steady rhythm of the waves on the shore, the sting of salt on your face—all of these and more remind us of the tranquility you can experience...

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Fantastic Friday is Cooking up Some Fun!

noreply@blogger.com (unit study) — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 12:00:00 +0000

To celebrate the introduction of Bountiful Bread Download N Go this week, how about some fun additions for your bread making adventures? We have put together a "Gingerbread Prize Pack" just for you! A Gingerbread Pan by Nordic Ware ($24.95 value) Create...

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More of our Favorite Bread Recipes

noreply@blogger.com (unit study) — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 14:00:00 +0000

We're having fun sharing all these delicious recipes! Which one is your favorite? From Elizabeth: Here is a family recipe for bread pudding that goes back to my mom’s mom and her three sisters. They are all gone now, but the “younger” generations still fondly call them the perfect four. They...

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Bread is for sharing!

noreply@blogger.com (unit study) — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:44:00 +0000

We have a couple of recipes that we wanted to share with you . . . after all, what fun is baking bread if you don't get to share with your friends! Here are a couple of USAB team member's favorites: From Elizabeth: Years ago, I used to grind my wheat and make all the bread we ate....

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Kneading a Change?...Bountiful Bread is Here!

noreply@blogger.com (unit study) — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 13:30:00 +0000

Bread. Just the smell of this wonderful food can get the immediate attention of most people! So many fun and memorable childhood events include memories of bread making and baking. From holiday favorites to daily breads, this food item dates way back to biblical times and still plays an important...

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Happy President's Day!

noreply@blogger.com (unit study) — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 12:30:00 +0000

Happy President's Day from all of us at USAB! To continue the learning celebration, we have extended our special sale prices on George Washington Download N Go (1 week, K-4) and American Government Unit Study Adventure (4 week, K-12) through today! ...

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Join the Adventure to Germany--Rosetta Stone Giveaway

noreply@blogger.com (unit study) — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 06:01:00 +0000

Which would you rather have learned geography from: a dry and boring textbook OR a virtual field trip, full of interesting places, people, science, history, the arts, and much more? Here's your chance to take off on a learning adventure! Pack up and get ready to travel to Germany with...

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Ways to Liven Up Winter at YOUR House - Part Three

noreply@blogger.com (unit study) — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 12:00:00 +0000

Remember the saying "bloom where you are planted"—perfect for being cooped up inside and looking forward to the coming of spring. The seed catalogs are coming, and I hope you are going to receive some of them. They are wonderful planning tools, bringing a reminder that the cold weather will end...

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Happy Valentine's Day!

noreply@blogger.com (unit study) — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 06:01:00 +0000

Happy Valentine's Day! What could tell you how much we love you better than a SWEET deal on one of your favorites . . . Chocolate Challenge Download N Go is just $3 today only! It's mouth-watering fun for everyone! Delve into science discoveries, such as learning about how...

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Happy Birthday, George Washington!

noreply@blogger.com (unit study) — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 11:42:00 +0000

Awaken the curiosity, fun, and adventure in your homeschool . . . Learn from (and all about) "the greatest character of the age"--George Washington! As you study this famous American, get ready for a wonderful learning adventure about a great soldier and President. Your child will...

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The Chasing Mona Lisa Mom - Tricia Goyer

noreply@blogger.com (unit study) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:00:00 +0000

Today we are pleased to welcome our special guest, Tricia Goyer! As a homeschooling mom I never struggled with figuring out what I wanted my kids to learn. The problem came with knowing where to stop. After sitting down one year to figure out my high schooler’s schedule, I came up with fourteen...

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Ways to Liven Up Winter at YOUR House - Part Two

noreply@blogger.com (unit study) — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:30:00 +0000

So, we've covered up the hall walls with sketches of snowflakes and have gone outside with a magnifying glass to look at our own snowflakes (not to mention making paper Ballerina snowflakes). What now? As my son reminds me, Spring Training begins in mid-February! If there is an interest...

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Have a Heart Prize Pack Giveaway

noreply@blogger.com (unit study) — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:00:00 +0000

To celebrate Valentine's Day - we found a couple of goodies you don't want to miss... Our fortunate winner will win both - it's our very own "Have a Heart" Prize Pack" for you! The Heart: Our Circulatory System By Seymour Simon The human heart is an adventure to be explored....

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We Just Had a Great Idea!

noreply@blogger.com (unit study) — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:14:00 +0000

Do you use USAB unit studies? Wouldn't it be great if there was a place you could share your family's excitement and experiences, and also find out how other families are using these studies? We hear from customers all the time, thrilled with the fun and lasting learning they're...

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It's time to Share the LOVE!

noreply@blogger.com (unit study) — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:00:00 +0000

Are you ready for your kids to LOVE learning again? It's time to put away those boring textbooks, and breathe some life and LOVE into your learning adventures! In Valentine's Day (Download N Go study, designed for K - 4), your kids will be making science discoveries, such as learning about...

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Fantastic Friday Fun

noreply@blogger.com (unit study) — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:00:00 +0000

Fantastic Friday is celebrating the release of Passport Germany - Scout level (Explorer 7-12 level is coming soon...) with a fun giveaway - GeoPuzzles - Europe. It's perfect for your Passport UK, France and Germany studies! . GeoPuzzles are jigsaw puzzles that make...

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Ways to Liven Up Winter at YOUR House - Part One

noreply@blogger.com (unit study) — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:00:00 +0000

As we move into the midst of this season, the winter doldrums begin and symptoms of cabin fever appear. Like many families, we tend to read more, work on home and craft projects, and of course, our learning continues full speed ahead. I thought you might enjoy a few suggestions to help you enjoy...

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Discover the Wonder of Winter

noreply@blogger.com (unit study) — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:00:00 +0000

Winter—the beauty of the season is stunning as the outdoor world seems to sleep. From the bare trees to the birds gathered at the bird feeder, there is so much to see and enjoy in this cold season. Like all of the seasons, winter has its ups and downs—the snow storms that bring great beautyand fun...

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Did you know?

noreply@blogger.com (unit study) — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:00:00 +0000

Did you know that USAB studies can now be used on many mobile devices like the iPad and Kindle Fire with simple apps like GoodReader (for iOS devices) and ezPDF Reader (for Android devices)? Give it a try today! Using USAB studies on your mobile device allows you to take your learning...

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Beat the Winter "blues" and Join the Adventure!

noreply@blogger.com (unit study) — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:00:00 +0000

Are the cold days of January bringing on the "winter blues" in your homeschool? I know exactly how you feel! If that shiny new curriculum that you bought last fall isn't working as well as you had hoped, check out our specials on two ready-to-use-today unit study adventures! Brand new, Passport...

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Discovering and Following Interests: A Balanced Approach - Part Three

noreply@blogger.com (unit study) — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:00:00 +0000

I started out on my challenge of following their interests to discover their gifts and talents by making a simple chart of ideas based on things that I could “see” as we homeschooled. Here is an example, not complete by any means:No matter how much you think you know about your child, I can tell...

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Football or Futbol - You Score!

noreply@blogger.com (unit study) — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:30:00 +0000

Which do they play in Australia - Football or Futbol (Soccer)? We have a Special One Day Sale so you score and save either way! Our friends around the world can celebrate with Simply Soccer Download N Go, while the Americans gear up for yhe Football Frenzy (a.k.a - The Super...

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