Collection: Science Chunks
Nibble your way through the science units you choose month-by-month
If you love to pick and choose what you will learn for science, you will love the Science Chunks series!
These digital units save you time by providing the tools you need to introduce the basic facts about an area of science through an exciting, hands-on approach. The easy-to-use plans, plus attractive lapbook and notebook templates will help you to create a fantastic learning opportunity in your homeschool with minimal effort.
Key Features of Our Science Chunk Guides
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A reading plan for both younger and older students divided up into weekly lessons;
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Two writing options, a set of simple lapbooking templates and a set of interesting notebooking pages, giving the ability to use the unit with multiple ages;
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Each lesson also includes one to two hands-on science activities;
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Plus, every unit contains vocabulary, a list of additional books, and an end-of-unit review sheet!
In short, you will have a plan for teaching a chunk of science to your kiddos for only $1 a week!
What Else You Will Need
In addition to the guide, you will need:
- The required book(s) - each unit will have one option for younger students and one option for older students. Both of these resources will be used for multiple units.
- Simple Supplies - each unit will have a list of the supplies you need at the beginning of the guide.
Watch the video below to get a detailed look at what each Science Chunks guide contains.
The Science Chunks Year Bundles
Get a year's worth of science units in one convenient package. These bundles are appropriate for families with students who are in K through 6th grade. Here are our current year bundles:
- Year A (Includes units on Plants, Biomes, Solar System, Atoms, Light, and Sound, plus a unit on Gregor Mendel)
- Year B (Includes units on Human Body, Weather, Stars, Matter, Acids and Bases, and Energy, plus a unit on Louis Pasteur)
- Year C (Includes units on Living World, Invertebrates, Planet Earth, Periodic Table, Force, Motion, plus a unit on Marie Curie)
- Year D (Units currently being written)
Individual Science Chunks Units
Or pick and choose what you want to study with your K through 6th grader students from our current Science Chunks eBooks.
Preschool Units
- Colors (7 Lessons)
Biology Units
- Plants (6 Lessons)
- Human Body (11 Lessons)
- Living World (4 Lessons)
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Invertebrates (5 Lessons)
Earth Science Units
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Major Biomes (5 Lessons)
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Weather (6 Lessons)
- Planet Earth (5 Lessons)
Astronomy Units
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The Solar System (12 Lessons)
- Stars (6 Lessons)
Chemistry Units
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Atoms and Molecules (4 Lessons)
- Matter (4 Lessons)
- Acids and Bases (3 Lessons)
- Periodic Table (12 Lessons)
Physics Units
Scientist Units
If there's something you would like to see, drop us an email and let us know!
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Teach your student the colors of the rainbow with Science Chunks!
Science Chunks - Colors gives your preschooler a taste of science as they learn about their colors! Each lesson includes a scripted introduction, scrapbook instructions, hands-on science activities, and a to-do list to check off as you work through the lesson!
Product Details
**eBooks are non-refundable**
- 7 lessons
- pdf file (black & white)
- 52 pages
SKU: SCCOLOR
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- $ 30.00
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$ 36.00
Teach your student the basics of science in bite-sized chunks!
Science Chunks - Year A Bundle includes an overview sheet to help you plan your year, plus the following digital unit studies:
- Science Chunks: Plants (6 lessons)
- Science Chunks: Major Biomes (5 lessons)
- Science Chunks: Solar System (12 lessons)
- Science Chunks: Atoms and Molecules (4 lessons)
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Science Chunks: Light (4 lessons)
- Science Chunks: Sound (4 lessons)
- Science Chunks: Mendel (1 lesson)
That's a total of 36 lessons for a full year of well-rounded science!
Within the units, each lesson has reading assignments, vocabulary, writing assignments (both for a lapbook and a notebook), hands-on science activities, and a to-do list to check off as you work through the lesson!
Watch the video to see a detailed look at a Science Chunks lesson.
Please note that the reading assignments for this year of science come from the following:
- Younger students (1st to 3rd grade) - Basher Biology, DK Children's Encyclopedia, Basher Chemistry
- Older students (4th to 6th grade) - Usborne Science Encyclopedia, Kingfisher Science Encyclopedia, DK Smithsonian Super Earth Encyclopedia
- All students - Gregor Mendel: The Friar Who Grew Peas by Cheryl Bardoe
All of these books will be used in subsequent years of Science Chunks units.
Product Details
**eBooks are non-refundable**
- 7 units (36 lessons)
- pdf file (black & white)
- 364 pages
SKU: SCYEARA
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- $ 34.99
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$ 38.48
Teach your student the basics of science in bite-sized chunks!
Science Chunks - Year A Printed Bundle includes the printed versions of the teaching materials and the student notebook for 7 units of year A. (If you would like the lapbooking templates as well, select "Science Chunks Year A Printed Bundle with Lapbook" from the drop-down menu.)
The following units are included in the printed books:
- Science Chunks: Plants (6 lessons)
- Science Chunks: Major Biomes (5 lessons)
- Science Chunks: Solar System (12 lessons)
- Science Chunks: Atoms and Molecules (4 lessons)
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Science Chunks: Light (4 lessons)
- Science Chunks: Sound (4 lessons)
- Science Chunks: Mendel (1 lesson)
That's a total of 36 lessons for a full year of well-rounded science!
In the guide, each lesson has reading assignments, vocabulary, writing assignments (both for a lapbook and a notebook), hands-on science activities, and a to-do list to check off as you work through the lesson!
The student notebook has all the notebooking pages for the lessons, plus a glossary for all the terms from the year.
**The lapbooking templates are only included in the "Printed Bundle with Lapbook" option, which you can select from the dropdown menu above.
Watch the video to see inside the printed books in this bundle.
Please note that the reading assignments for this year of science come from the following:
- Younger students (1st to 3rd grade) - Basher Biology, DK Children's Encyclopedia, Basher Chemistry
- Older students (4th to 6th grade) - Usborne Science Encyclopedia, Kingfisher Science Encyclopedia, DK Smithsonian Super Earth Encyclopedia
- All students - Gregor Mendel: The Friar Who Grew Peas by Cheryl Bardoe
All of these books will be used in subsequent years of Science Chunks units.
Product Details
This printed bundle includes 1 Science Chunks Year A Teacher Guide and 1 Science Chunks Year A Student Notebook. If you want to add the lapbook templates to this combo, use the dropdown menu to select "Printed Bundle with Lapbook."
Science Chunks Year A Teacher Guide (TG)
- perfect bound book (black & white interior)
- 8.5 by 11 inches
- 138 pages
- ISBN: 978-1-953490-09-4
Science Chunks Year A Student Notebook (NB)
- perfect bound book (black & white interior)
- 8.5 by 11 inches
- 70 pages
- ISBN: 978-1-953490-08-7
SKU: SCYEARAP
The following is also included in the "Printed Bundle with Lapbook" option:
Science Chunks Year A Lapbook Templates (LT)
- 107 Total pages
- Printed Single-sided
- 8.5 by 11 Sheets Shrinkwrapped
- Media-mail shipping included
SKU: SCYEARAPLAP
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Save time finding the homeschool science supplies you need for Science Chunks Year A!
This Science Chunks Year A Supply Kit includes all the hard-to-find or difficult-to-get materials for Science Chunks Year A. It can be used alongside the printed bundle or with the digital bundle. Shipping is included to the continental US; we will NOT be shipping this kit internationally.
See inside this supply kit in the unboxing video below.
Product Details
The kit includes the following materials:
- Ball
- Balloon
- Beads
- Beans
- Crayon
- Cup
- Curling Ribbon
- Epsom Salt
- Flashlight
- Foil
- Food Coloring
- Glass Jar
- Gravel
- Green Jelly Beans
- Index Card
- Jello
- LEGO Bricks
- Markers
- Mylar Sheet
- Paintbrush
- Paper
- Pen
- Pencil
- Photo Sensitive Paper
- Pipe Cleaner
- Plastic Bag (Small)
- Plastic Container
- Popsicle Sticks
- Potting Soil
- Ruler
- Salt (2 Tbsp)
- Sand
- Scissors
- Screw
- Straight Pin
- Straw
- String
- Styrofoam Ball
- Tape
- Tennis Ball
- Toy car
This kit does not include the directions for the experiments from the program.
SKU: SCYAKIT
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Teach your student the basics about plants in bite-sized chunks!
Science Chunks - Plants covers:
- Leaves
- Flowers
- Fruits and Seeds
- Cones and Spores
- Stems and Plant Cells
- Roots
Each lesson includes reading assignments, vocabulary, writing assignments (both for a lapbook and a notebook), hands-on science activities, and a to-do list to check off as you work through the lesson!
View the sample
Please note that the reading assignments in this unit come from the following:
- Younger students (1st to 3rd grade) - Basher Biology
- Older students (4th to 6th grade) - Usborne Science Encyclopedia
Both of these books are used in other Science Chunks units.
Product Details
**eBooks are non-refundable**
- 6 lessons
- pdf file (black & white)
- 57 pages
SKU: SCPLANTS
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- $ 5.00
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Teach your student the basics about the world's biomes in bite-sized chunks!
Science Chunks - Major Biomes covers the:
- Polar Biome
- Forest Biome
- Grasslands Biome
- Desert Biome
- Aquatic Biome
Each lesson includes reading assignments, vocabulary, writing assignments (both for a lapbook and a notebook), hands-on science activities, and a to-do list to check off as you work through the lesson!
View the sample
Please note that the reading assignments in this unit come from the following:
- Younger students (1st to 3rd grade) - DK Children’s Encyclopedia
- Older students (4th to 6th grade) - DK Smithsonian Super Earth Encyclopedia
Both of these books are used in other Science Chunks units.
Product Details
**eBooks are non-refundable**
- 5 lessons
- pdf file (black & white)
- 55 pages
SKU: SCBIOME
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- $ 12.00
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Teach your student the basics about the solar system in bite-sized chunks!
Science Chunks - Solar System covers:
- The Sun
- The Solar System and the Milky Way
- The 8 Planets
- Earth's Moon
- Dwarf Plants
- Asteroids, Meteors, and Comets
Each lesson includes reading assignments, vocabulary, writing assignments (both for a lapbook and a notebook), hands-on science activities, and a to-do list to check off as you work through the lesson!
View the sample
Please note that the reading assignments in this unit come from the following:
- Younger students (1st to 3rd grade) - DK Children’s Encyclopedia
- Older students (4th to 6th grade) - Kingfisher Science Encyclopedia
Both of these books are used in other Science Chunks units.
Product Details
**eBooks are non-refundable**
- 12 lessons
- pdf file (black & white)
- 88 pages
SKU: SCSOLARSYS
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- $ 4.00
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Teach your student the basics about atoms and molecules in bite-sized chunks!
Science Chunks - Atoms and Molecules covers:
- Atoms
- Molecules
- Air
- Water
Each lesson includes reading assignments, vocabulary, writing assignments (both for a lapbook and a notebook), hands-on science activities, and a to-do list to check off as you work through the lesson!
Please note that the reading assignments in this unit come from the following:
- Younger students (1st to 3rd grade) - Basher Chemistry
- Older students (4th to 6th grade) - Usborne Science Encyclopedia
Both of these books are used in other Science Chunks units.
Product Details
**eBooks are non-refundable**
- 4 lessons
- pdf file (black & white)
- 43 pages
SKU: SCATOM
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Teach your student the basics about sound in bite-sized chunks!
Science Chunks - Sound covers:
- Sound
- Waves
- Wave behavior
- Musical Instruments
Each lesson includes reading assignments, vocabulary, writing assignments (both for a lapbook and a notebook), hands-on science activities, and a to-do list to check off as you work through the lesson!
Please note that the reading assignments in this unit come from the following:
- Younger students (1st to 3rd grade) - DK Children's Encyclopedia
- Older students (4th to 6th grade) - Usborne Science Encyclopedia
Both of these books are used in other Science Chunks units.
Product Details
**eBooks are non-refundable**
- 4 lessons
- pdf file (black & white)
- 44 pages
SKU: SCSOUND
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Teach your student the basics about light in bite-sized chunks!
Science Chunks - Light covers:
- Light
- Color
- Light behavior
- Lens and mirrors
Each lesson includes reading assignments, vocabulary, writing assignments (both for a lapbook and a notebook), hands-on science activities, and a to-do list to check off as you work through the lesson!
Please note that the reading assignments in this unit come from the following:
- Younger students (1st to 3rd grade) - DK Children's Encyclopedia
- Older students (4th to 6th grade) - Usborne Science Encyclopedia
Both of these books are used in other Science Chunks units.
Product Details
**eBooks are non-refundable**
- 4 lessons
- pdf file (black & white)
- 43 pages
SKU: SCLIGHT
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$ 1.00
Teach your student the basics about Gregor Mendel in bite-sized chunks!
Science Chunks - Mendel looks at the life of Gregor Mendel and his contributions to the field of genetics.
This FREE unit includes a reading assignment, key scientific vocabulary, discussion questions, writing assignments (for a lapbook and a notebook), hands-on science activities, and a to-do list to check off as you work through the lesson!
Please note that the reading assignment in this unit comes from the following:
- All students - Gregor Mendel: The Friar Who Grew Peas by Cheryl Bardoe
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**eBooks are non-refundable**
- 1 lesson
- pdf file (black & white)
- 33 pages
SKU: SCMEN
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Teach your student the basics of science in bite-sized chunks!
Science Chunks - Year A Teacher Guide includes the lessons and appendices from the 7 units of year A in printed form.
Each lesson has reading assignments, vocabulary, writing assignments (both for a lapbook and a notebook), hands-on science activities, and a to-do list to check off as you work through the lesson!
Please note that the reading assignments for this year of science come from the following:
- Younger students (1st to 3rd grade) - Basher Biology, DK Children's Encyclopedia, Basher Chemistry
- Older students (4th to 6th grade) - Usborne Science Encyclopedia, Kingfisher Science Encyclopedia, DK Smithsonian Super Earth Encyclopedia
- All students - Gregor Mendel: The Friar Who Grew Peas by Cheryl Bardoe
Peek inside the teacher guide below.
Product Details
This is only the Science Chunks Year A Teacher Guide. You will need either the Science Chunks Year A Student Notebook or the Science Chunks Year A Lapbook Templates for your students.
Science Chunks Year A Teacher Guide (TG)
- perfect bound book (black & white interior)
- 8.5 by 11 inches
- 138 pages
- ISBN: 978-1-953490-09-4
SKU: SCYEARATG
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- $ 12.49
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Teach your student the basics of science in bite-sized chunks!
Science Chunks - Year A Student Notebook includes the student notebooks from the 7 units of year A in printed form.
The student notebook has all the notebooking pages for the lessons, plus a glossary for all the terms from the year.
Peek inside the student notebook below.
Product Details
This is only the Science Chunks Year A Student Notebook. You will need the Science Chunks Year A Teacher Guide for the lesson information.
Science Chunks Year A Student Notebook (NB)
- perfect bound book (black & white interior)
- 8.5 by 11 inches
- 70 pages
- ISBN: 978-1-953490-08-7
SKU: SCYEARANB
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- $ 14.99
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Teach your student the basics of science in bite-sized chunks!
Science Chunks - Year A Lapbook Templates includes the lapbook templates from the 7 units of year A in printed form.
Peek inside the lapbooking templates below.
Product Details
This is only the Science Chunks Year A Lapbook Templates. You will need the Science Chunks Year A Teacher Guide for the lesson information.
Science Chunks Year A Lapbook Templates (LT)
- 107 Total pages
- Printed Single-sided
- 8.5 by 11 Sheets Shrinkwrapped
- Media-mail shipping included
SKU: SCYEARALT
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- $ 30.00
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$ 36.00
Teach your student the basics of science in bite-sized chunks!
Science Chunks - Year B Bundle includes an overview sheet to help you plan your year, plus the following digital unit studies:
- Science Chunks: Human Body (11 lessons)
- Science Chunks: Weather (6 lessons)
- Science Chunks: Stars (6 lessons)
- Science Chunks: Acids and Bases (3 lessons)
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Science Chunks: Matter (4 lessons)
- Science Chunks: Energy (5 lessons)
- Science Chunks: Pasteur (1 lesson)
That's a total of 36 lessons for a full year of well-rounded science!
Within the units, each lesson has reading assignments, vocabulary, writing assignments (both for a lapbook and a notebook), hands-on science activities, and a to-do list to check off as you work through the lesson!
Watch the video to see a detailed look at a Science Chunks lesson.
Please note that the reading assignments for this year of science come from the following:
- Younger students (1st to 3rd grade) - DK First Human Body Encyclopedia, Glow in the Dark Constellations, DK Children's Encyclopedia, Basher Chemistry
- Older students (4th to 6th grade) - Usborne Science Encyclopedia, Kingfisher Science Encyclopedia, Glow in the Dark Constellations
- All students - Pasteur’s Fight Against Microbes by Beverly Birch
Many of these books will be used in subsequent years of Science Chunks units.
Product Details
**eBooks are non-refundable**
- 7 units (36 lessons)
- pdf file (black & white)
- 355 pages
SKU: SCYEARB
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- Regular price
- $ 34.99
- Sale price
- $ 34.99
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$ 38.48
Teach your student the basics of science in bite-sized chunks!
Science Chunks - Year B Printed Bundle includes the printed versions of the teaching materials and the student notebook for 7 units of year B. (If you would like the lapbooking templates as well, select "Science Chunks Year B Printed Bundle with Lapbook" from the drop-down menu.)
The following units are included in the printed books:
- Science Chunks: Human Body (11 lessons)
- Science Chunks: Weather (6 lessons)
- Science Chunks: Stars (6 lessons)
- Science Chunks: Acids and Bases (3 lessons)
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Science Chunks: Matter (4 lessons)
- Science Chunks: Energy (5 lessons)
- Science Chunks: Pasteur (1 lesson)
That's a total of 36 lessons for a full year of well-rounded science!
In the guide, each lesson has reading assignments, vocabulary, writing assignments (both for a lapbook and a notebook), hands-on science activities, and a to-do list to check off as you work through the lesson!
The student notebook has all the notebooking pages for the lessons, plus a glossary for all the terms from the year.
**The lapbooking templates are only included in the "Printed Bundle with Lapbook" option, which you can select from the dropdown menu above.
Watch the video to see inside the printed books in this bundle.
Please note that the reading assignments for this year of science come from the following:
- Younger students (1st to 3rd grade) - DK First Human Body Encyclopedia, Glow in the Dark Constellations, DK Children's Encyclopedia, Basher Chemistry
- Older students (4th to 6th grade) - Usborne Science Encyclopedia, Kingfisher Science Encyclopedia, Glow in the Dark Constellations
- All students - Pasteur’s Fight Against Microbes by Beverly Birch
All of these books will be used in subsequent years of Science Chunks units.
Product Details
This printed bundle includes 1 Science Chunks Year B Teacher Guide and 1 Science Chunks Year B Student Notebook. If you want to add the lapbook templates to this combo, use the dropdown menu to select "Printed Bundle with Lapbook."
Science Chunks Year B Teacher Guide (TG)
- perfect bound book (black & white interior)
- 8.5 by 11 inches
- 136 pages
- ISBN: 978-1-953490-10-0
Science Chunks Year B Student Notebook (NB)
- perfect bound book (black & white interior)
- 8.5 by 11 inches
- 68 pages
- ISBN: 978-1-953490-11-7
SKU: SCYEARBP
The following is also included in the "Printed Bundle with Lapbook" option:
Science Chunks Year B Lapbook Templates (LT)
- 98 Total pages
- Printed Single-sided
- 8.5 by 11 Sheets Shrinkwrapped
- Media-mail shipping included
SKU: SCYEARBPLAP
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- Regular price
- $ 49.99
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- $ 49.99
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Save time finding the homeschool science supplies you need for Science Chunks Year B!
This Science Chunks Year B Supply Kit includes all the hard-to-find or difficult-to-get materials for Science Chunks Year B. It can be used alongside the printed bundle or with the eBook bundle. Shipping is included to the continental US; we will NOT be shipping this kit internationally.
See inside this supply kit in the unboxing video below.
Product Details
The kit includes the following materials:
- Agar
- Air Dry Clay
- Baking Soda
- Balloon
- Black Construction Paper
- Brad Fastener
- Brown Pipe Cleaner
- Card Stock
- Cardboard Disks
- Coffee Filter
- Corn Starch
- Cotton Ball
- Cotton Swab
- Eyedropper
- Felt Sheets
- Flashlight
- Foil
- Food Coloring
- Funnel
- Glass Jar
- Hinge
- Jello
- Measuring Tape
- Permanent Marker
- Petri Dishes
- Pin
- Plastic bag (Large)
- Plastic Cups
- Quarter
- Rubber Band
- Ruler
- Screwdriver
- Screws
- Small Rocks
- Spools of Thread
- Straw
- String
- Tape
- Timer
- Tooth Pick
- Wire Screen
- Wood
- Yeast Packet
This kit does not include the directions for the experiments from the program.
SKU: SCYBKIT
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- $ 11.00
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Teach your student the basics about the human body in bite-sized chunks!
Science Chunks - Human Body covers:
- Cells
- Skin and Hair
- The 5 Senses
- Plus the Major Body Systems
Each lesson includes reading assignments, vocabulary, writing assignments (both for a lapbook and a notebook), hands-on science activities, and a to-do list to check off as you work through the lesson!
View the sample
Please note that the reading assignments in this unit come from the following:
- Younger students (1st to 3rd grade) - DK First Human Body Encyclopedia
- Older students (4th to 6th grade) - Kingfisher Science Encyclopedia
Product Details
**eBooks are non-refundable**
- 11 lessons
- pdf file (black & white)
- 83 pages
SKU: SCHUMBOD
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- $ 6.00
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Teach your student the basics about constellations in bite-sized chunks!
Science Chunks - Stars covers:
- Stars
- 10 Well-known Constellations
Each lesson includes reading assignments, vocabulary, writing assignments (both for a lapbook and a notebook), hands-on science activities, and a to-do list to check off as you work through the lesson!
View the sample
Please note that the reading assignments in this unit come from the following:
- All Students - Glow in the Dark Constellations
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**eBooks are non-refundable**
- 6 lessons
- pdf file (black & white)
- 52 pages
SKU: SCSTARS
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- $ 3.00
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Teach your student the basics about acids and bases in bite-sized chunks!
Science Chunks - Acids and Bases covers:
- Acids
- Bases
- pH
- Neutralization
Each lesson includes reading assignments, vocabulary, writing assignments (both for a lapbook and a notebook), hands-on science activities, and a to-do list to check off as you work through the lesson!
Please note that the reading assignments in this unit come from the following:
- Younger students (1st to 3rd grade) - Basher Chemistry
- Older students (4th to 6th grade) - Usborne Science Encyclopedia
Both of these books are used in other Science Chunks units.
Product Details
**eBooks are non-refundable**
- 3 lessons
- pdf file (black & white)
- 39 pages
SKU: SCACID