Eva Varga

Orienteering is a hands-on unit study that provides ample opportunity for students and their families to develop navigational skills using a simple compass. This short unit study provides detailed instructions on how to use a compass, set up a simple compass course, and expand on this new skill with additional games and outdoor activities. It ca be used as a stand alone unit or can be easily integrated into a larger earth science or history curriculum. 12 page eBook (PDF)

In this unit study, students will be introduced to this remarkable subphylum (Hexapoda - a group commonly referred to as hexapods and whose members have six legs) through hands-on activities, real life simulations, and multi-media presentations. The six-week unit incorporates more than 10 entomology lessons for kids and suggested extension activities. Included in this unit study: Full color overview 11 notebooking pages 11 printable handouts (student reference pages) Detailed description of eac

Amazing Animals is one of my favorite hands-on life science curriculum because it provides ample opportunity for kids to explore animal science in-depth.  This 10-week unit is full of inquiry-based activities and lesson plans fully outlined for you. Background knowledge, notebooking pages, and suggestions for extension activities are included. 90 page eBook (PDF)

Hydroelectric power, or hydroelectricity, is generated by the force of falling water. Hydro comes from the Greek word for water. It’s one of the cleanest sources of energy, and it’s also the most reliable and least expensive. Alternative Energy Resources: Hydroelectric Dams is a unit study providing multiple notebooking pages, a chart to compare and contrast dams, a construction design project, and an optional field trip experience. 13 page eBook (PDF)

Plenty O’Plants  is a hands-on life science curriculum that provides ample opportunity for kids to explore plant science in-depth.  This 10-week unit is full of inquiry-based activities and lesson plans fully outlined for you. Background knowledge, notebooking pages, and suggestions for extension activities are included. 80 page eBook (PDF)

To commemorate our recent holiday in Shanghai and to the delight of my daughter who desires to be an environmental / architectural engineer, I have put together an Engineering Unit Study that is sure to captivate the hearts of young engineers the world over. The unit includes: ** 1 Short Challenge (approx. 45 min) ** 1 Notebooking Timeline Activity ** 1 Long Term Project (Research, Written Proposal with Illustrated Construction Plan, and Oral Presentation) ** 1 Integrated Art Project ** Onlin

These Call & Response phrases have been collected from common cultural sayings and lyrics from traditional songs and chants. Call & Response phrases can be used to: Build classroom communityBuild confidence in student language skills Check for understandingEngage students and redirect attentionGet student attentionSignal for transitions to new activitiesClass competitions (which side of the class can say the response faster and louder?)Announcing the end of classTeach authentic cultureProdu

This 36 page journal is the perfect way for the kids to record their experiences at summer camp. It is full of fun journaling prompts and has ample space for photographs, autographs, and even a sketch of the camp. Here is a peak at the Table of Contents: • Getting Ready • What to Pack • Things to Do Before Leaving • Names & Addresses • Daily Camp Log • Camp Schedule • What I Did at Camp • My Favorite Camp Songs • Camp Counselors • Camp Food • Favorites • Keepsakes • Photos • New Friends • Auto

Cool Chemistry is a ten-week multidisciplinary, hands-on physical science curriculum that incorporates scientific inquiry and a long-term project. Students will enjoy a variety of fun chemistry experiments using easily found chemicals and materials in your home. There is no need to purchase additional books.  Background knowledge, notebooking pages, and suggestions for extension activities are included.  98 page eBook (PDF)

Ecology Explorations is one of my favorite hands-on life science curricula because it provides several opportunities to explore your local ecosystems.  What better way to learn about ecology than to get out there, collect data, and experience the physical factors that influence the animal and plant communities first hand.  This 10-week unit includes 20+ activities and lesson plans fully outlined for you. Background knowledge, notebooking pages, and suggestions for extension activities are includ

Our Dynamic Earth is a 10 week hands-on earth science curriculum unit study on the geology of our Earth incorporating scientific inquiry and language arts applications. This hands-on earth science curriculum includes 20+ activities and lesson plans fully outlined for you.  There is no need to purchase additional books. Background knowledge, notebooking pages, and suggestions for extension activities are included. 97 page eBook (PDF)

Galapagos Across the Curriculum is a hands-on life science unit study that provides ample opportunity for kids to explore the diversity and remarkable history of the islands. This unit study is full of inquiry-based activities and lesson plans that can be easily integrated into a larger life science curriculum. 12 page eBook (PDF)

Estuary Ecology is a fourteen-lesson unit study that focuses on estuaries and saltwater marshes.  It incorporates a month-long moon observation project as well as a field trip to an estuary or salt marsh. Background knowledge, notebooking pages, and suggestions for extension activities are included.  58-page eBook (PDF)

This activity uses ethology to introduce students to the scientific method and stresses inquiry-based learning. Ethology is the study of animal behavior and usually emphasizes behavior in the animal’s natural habitat. In this lab, students will use an ethogram (data table) to quantify animal behavior. This lesson is not included in my entomology unit study but would be a great extension.

Rejoinders are short, conversational phrases that help students engage in and sustain dialogue, demonstrating comprehension and expressing reactions in world language classes. They encourage students to participate actively in conversations, show emotion, and build confidence in speaking the language. This poster set includes 22 phrases in Español.

A collection of 5 games using math and logic skills from around the world. Game instructions, printables, and suggestions for enrichment activities. Links provided for additional games for children from around the world.

A set of posters with words associated with the cultures of Spanish-speaking countries. Some letters have multiple image options. Vowels have a red border and consonants have a teal border.

The passport has a page for each Shakespeare play and room to write notes about when and where you saw each production. See the entire Shakespeare canon and create a collection of wonderful memories.