Eclectic Adventures in Education

The Ultimate Salem Witch Trials Unit Study This easy to use, print and go unit gives Guided Discussion Questions to get your students thinking about the subject matter as they jump into the lesson. Followed up with narratives of a Brief History of the Salem Witch Trials, Who's Who in Salem 1692, Witch-hunts, Cause & Effect, and Puritans life. Also included in this unit: a Virtual Field Trip with several videos linked, Which is a Witch? an experiential exercise, Mapping Salem- a geographical ex

This unit accompanies the book Sugar Changed The World by Marc Aronson and Marina Budhos. Included inside you'll find Guided Discussion Questions, Book Summary-Writing Activity, Review and Quiz for each Part 1-4, Journey of Sugarcane works on geography skills, the Homemade Sugar Scrub Paper, Sugarcane Craft and sugarcane juice recipe are fun project based learning, Science skills are covered with a label the Anatomy of Sugarcane, and Super Sweet Science Activity. Analyzing the poem Sugar Cane by

In this Jr. Naturalist Nature Study, all the basics of Foraging can be learned! Included inside you will find: An Introduction to Foraging Rules for Respectful Foraging Hippocrates and Medicinal Foraging Foraging Tools Plant Identification printable A list of common Wild Edibles found throughout the U.S. More Notes on Foraging A few Wildcrafted Recipes A Word Search A Quiz Glossary and Multimedia Suggestions that work along with the lesson! This Unit Study was designed to work for all ages, b

Looking for a thorough introduction to the Vikings? With this unit your students will dive deep into the world of the Norsemen! This unit is designed to be used in conjunction with the 2012 BBC documentary Vikings with Neil Oliver, along with a multitude of related (free) website and media sources available with an internet connection. Included with the lessons on the topics found below you'll find virtual field trips to Viking Sites Worldwide, a fun STEM Viking Ship Building Challenge, a cha

This unit study to be used in conjunction with the 2018 documentary film 'The Biggest Little Farm' by director John Chester is the perfect opportunity to teach your students more about life on the farm! Follow the bumpy yet beautiful road to farming with regenerative practices in agriculture that ultimately leads to a healthier farm and planet. What does it take to build a self-sustaining farm? How do animals, plants and insects coexist positively? How does everything work together as a functi

All you ever wanted to know about LEGO® can be found in this complete, easy-to-use unit study. Where was the LEGO® Group founded? What are those bricks made from anyway? Learn the answers to these questions and so much more! Here's what you get: 10 Benefits of LEGO® History of LEGO®- Decades of LEGO®, LEGO® Legacy, LEGO® Trains, Hard Times, The Age of Plastics, LEGO® System of Play, LEGO® Constitution, The Stud & Tube, LEGOLAND® Geography-Building Blocks of the World, Home of the Brick, LEGO

This Unit Study will introduce your students to the performance art we call Street Art today. Learn a little about what Street Art is with a focus on Chalk Art also known as Pavement Art. This unit will cover the history, what tools a pavement artist uses, where you can find it and some notable street artists such as David Zinn among a few others. Included in this unit are the lesson, guided discussion questions, a coloring page, chalk monster activity instructions, how to host a chalk-walk wi

Visiting the Texas Surf Museum in Galveston, Texas soon? This resource was designed to bring your students deep through the museum where they'll connect skateboards with surfboards, learn how the currents and weather systems work in the Gulf, discover the origin of surfing as a sport, how surfboards have evolved and why Texas surfers are a different breed than most of those that come from places with more noteworthy wave action. Included in this unit: •Texas Surf Museum Mission Statement •Blake

Get your students prepared while introducing them to the wonderful world of hiking with this unit on the 10 Essentials that every hiker should carry! Footwear, Water, Sun Protection and Shelter are all important. This easy-to-use printable will build your students outdoor skills and teach them the importance of preparedness.

This bundle includes the first six lessons in the Cooking 101 series. Included you'll get Food Safety Basics, Equipped Kitchens, Kitchen Math and Measuring, Kitchen Nutrition, Careers in the Kitchen and Grocery Store Field Trip. Get your students prepared for life with these easy-to-use open and go lessons that introduce them to the kitchen and cooking skills that will help them prepare healthy and delicious meals.

Exploring marine sciences or taking a trip to the Gulf soon? Introduce your students to the amazing creatures they may encounter washing up on the shore such as the Moon Jellyfish! This unit includes: •Moon Jelly (Aurelia aurita) •Key Characteristics •A Type of Plankton •Habitat for Moon Jellies •Moon Jelly Maze •Moon Jelly Anatomy •No Complex Organs •Moon Jellies in Space •A Moon Jelly’s Diet •Predator or Prey? •Frilly Oral Arms & Tentacles •Cnidocytes & Nematocysts •Survival Adaptations •Bio

This Veterans Day Unit Study is designed to teach students about the history and significance of the holiday, which honors all who have honorably served the U.S. military. Students will explore the meaning of sacrifice and patriotism, discuss military service, learn about the branches of the military, flag etiquette, and the challenges veterans face both during and after service. Included in this unit study: • Father of Veterans Day• Veterans Day• The Meaning of Sacrifice• Bet You Didn’t Kn

Introduce your students to Food Science with this engaging lesson, What is Freeze-Drying? Included in this lesson: What is Freeze-Drying? Sublimation Why Freeze- Dry? Freeze-Drying Process Freeze- Dried Foods Astronaut Ice Cream Make your own Astronaut Ice Cream Food Storage Word Bank Activity.

The third in the Coastal Texas Studies series, Coastal History will take your students on a trip back to see what it was like on the Texas Coast over the many years. First, they'll learn how the gulf was formed, and when the coastline stabilized to where it sits today. This resource will introduce the First Peoples to inhabit the lands and the Europeans that came to colonize the same lands. Learn about the Texas Coast's role in Slavery, the Civil War, and Emancipation. Finally, get an idea how T

Science-minded students with an interest in the culinary arts will enjoy this Food Science unit study What is Molecular Gastronomy? Explore more of this blend of science and culinary art while learning about the history, techniques like. spherification, how seaweed is an important ingredient in the modernist kitchen and much more! Included in this unit: •What is Molecular Gastronomy? •Safety Measures in the Science-Minded Kitchen •How Molecular Gastronomy Works •Edible Molecules •Emulsion and

Explore more of Padre Island National Seashore with this easy-to-use field trip guide designed to give your students a better understanding of all this coastal park has to offer. From history, to beach safety, to science on the seashore with activities and review, your students will meet some of the wildlife that makes the seashore their home learn about sea turtle recovery and other citizen science projects along the way. Included in this unit: •Welcome to Padre Island National Seashore! •W

Learn all about those noisy birds who love to steal your sandwich at the beach! This Gulf Coast Creatures unit study will bring your students to the shore where they will learn about the basic characteristics and common features of these bold birds. Recognize their diet and adaptations that allow them to live among humans with ease. This unit would make a fantastic addition to any field trip to the Gulf Coast to learn more about the creation who inhabit it! Included in this unit: •Seagulls in

This Texas Coastal Studies resource was designed to introduce your students to hazards they may encounter at the beach and give them the knowledge to help them make safe choices while enjoying the sun, sand and surf our Gulf coast has to offer! Included in this unit: •Beach Safety •Beach Flags •Water Safety Basics •Rip Currents •The Pull of the Rip •Lightning •Sand Holes •Sea Turtle Nests •Heat & Sunburn •UV Index •Marine Life •Stingray Shuffle •Dodge the Dunes •Shark Activity in the Gulf •J

This unit is the perfect to introduce beginner kayakers, paddle boarders, and other boating enthusiasts how to keep themselves safe out on the water ways! Included in this lesson: •Who needs Boater Education? •Three Major Responsibilities of Every Boater •Required Safety Equipment •Personal Flotation Devices •Emergency Cut-Off Switch •Sound Producing Devices •Mirrors Required •Lights Required •Paddling Safety Tips •Hazards on the River •Guidelines for Capsizing •Know Your Paddlecraft •File a

Are your students interested in learning more about the culinary world? Help them achieve this goal with Food Safety Basics, the first in a new Cooking School 101 series! Included in this unit: Food Safety BasicsCleanSeparateCookChillThe "Danger Zone"When to Throw it OutDo's and Don'ts of Food SafetyWord Search