Michelle Copher

Layers of Learning Year Four Unit Three Michelle Copher

Put together a printable notebooking page that teaches about Capitalism and Cronyism. Cut and paste as you learn about the mountains of the United States. Make a miniature 3D diorama of a swampland. Do an activity that will help you actually see a Joule of energy in action. And create a paper collage to learn about techniques used by the Hudson River School of art. Unit 4-3 has all of this and dozens more ideas to keep your kids learning with hands-on fun. In each unit you'll find a recommended library list, important background information about each topic, lots of activities to choose from for kids of all ages, and sidebars with a bunch more ideas including Additional Layers, Fabulous Facts, On The Web, Writer's Workshop, Famous Folks, and Teaching Tips. Printable maps and worksheets are included at the end of each unit and may be printed as often as needed for your family or class.