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Homeschooling in PresentsA Virtual Theme Unit1143000118745Winter WonderlandIntroductionTheme units are one of the most flexible and versatile home school tools; they can be used to supplement your current curriculum or you can complete a series of units over the year and cover the majority of school subjects. They are fun, hands-on and completely customizable too!Theme units allow you to cover a range of subjects based on a single theme, such as a particular holiday, boats, reptiles or anything else of interest to your child.There are plenty of ready-made thematic units available for purchase, but you can easily create one yourself.What is a Virtual Theme Unit?A virtual theme unit is comprised of materials that can be found freely on the Internet. We’ve done all of the Google searching to find he best links and pre-screened them for appropriateness and content. While we can’t be responsible for broken or misdirected links by 3rd parties, we can assure you that the links found in this theme unit are free of spam, spyware and objectionable material at the time of this printing.How to Use this Theme UnitIncluded in this unit are links to learn about winter. To help reinforce the learning, your child can create a notebook and journal his or her experiences. We’ve included themed, lined notebooking pages. You can print and use these pages for your child’s notebook, or use plain notebook paper, if you want to save on printer ink costs.To complete this unit, you will need a three-ring notebook, scissors, crayons or markers, glue or tape and materials/supplies/ingredients for the activities, crafts and recipes.Let’s Get Started!Do you know that each snowflake is actually made up of over 200 ice crystals? Do you know why it’s white? As you complete this unit, you’ll learn about these things and much more about winter.To get prepared for your discoveries, print this snowflake paper and make several copies so you can start your notebook. If you want to decorate the front of your notebook, you can print these templates to make beautiful paper snowflakes and glue them to the front.After you have assembled your notebook, think of everything you already know about winter and write it down on the first page. You might write down things like “It’s cold.” Or “Sometimes, it snows.” Go ahead and do that now.Now, for the really fun part! On the second page, write down a list of questions or things you want to know about winter. This might be something like “Why doesn’t it snow in Florida?” or “How is Lake Effect Snow formed?” There aren’t any “wrong” answers here!As you complete the rest of this unit, take a look back at both pages. Is everything you wrote down for things you already knew correct? Did you find answers to your questions?Finally, on the third page, start your vocabulary list. This is where you will write down all the new words and definitions you learn as you complete this unit. Go ahead and start with these words: wind chill, lake effect snow and winter storm warning.Ok! Let’s learn about winter!Winter Storms11430063500How Does a Winter Storm Form? – (Upper Elementary & Middle School) This site is just packed with all kinds of good information! You’ll learn so much about winter, you’ll be an expert soon!Billy & Maria Learn about Winter Part 1, Part 2 & Part 3 – (Early Elementary) Have fun learning about winter with this fun, printable, book. You can color it, if you’d like!Fast Winter Facts -- (All Ages) 10 quick and-to-the-point facts!Winter Storm Trivia – (Upper Elementary & Middle School) Are you cool? Like, really, really cool? Cool as winter? Try this bit of winter trivia quiz to prove it!Science Experiments3429000266700Frosted Window Panes – (Upper Elementary & Middle School) To perform this experiment, you will need:Epsom SaltLiquid Dishwasing SoapWaterLens Cleaning ClothGlass ContainerSpoonIce Cube Igloo -- (Upper Elementary & Middle School) How do igloos keep people warm? For this experiment, you will need:2-3 Ice Cube TraysSaltWaterSlushy Mix (made with a few ice cubes & tablespoons of water in the blender)Baking SheetTeaspoonFreezer SpaceIce & Salt – (All Ages) Why do we use salt on roads in winter? Scroll down to the section that says “Ice and Salt.” For this experiment, you will need:Two ContainersIce CubesSaltMore Science ExperimentsWater/Snow/Ice -- (All Ages) Learn more about the properties of water, snow and ice. For this experiment, you will need:Snow (if you live where it’s warm, make your own by mixing crushed ice in a blender)Paper cups Two identical containers Two 9" x 13" cake pans Freezer (or outdoors if temperature is below freezing)left381635Examining Snowflakes – (All Ages) No snow needed! For this experiment, you will need:Black Paper or FabricMagnifying GlassMore Winter Experiments – (Varying Ages) Love science experiments? Here’s 6 more!MathPenguin Puzzler – (Early Elementary) Can you find out how many row of penguins there are?Place the Penguin – (Upper Elementary) Place the penguins on the right numbers on the grid in this online math game.Math Worksheets – (Grades 1 – 5) Lots of printable winter-themed worksheets!The Last Snowman Standing – (Addition & Subtraction) Scroll down to “Snowman Games” for the printable game mat and instructions.Mitten Math – (Multiplication) Practice your multiplication facts with this printable worksheet.Snowflake Dot-to-Dot – (Counting) What will this snowflake look like?Collecting Snowballs – (Addition & Subtraction) This game takes a little work to put together, but well worth it!Language ArtsWinter is Mine Poem – (All Ages) Print this poem and add it to your right245110notebook. What do you like most about winter?Winter Story Starters – (All Ages) Try one of these 10 story starters and write a story to include in your notebook.Winter Word Search – (Elementary) Are any of these words on your vocabulary list?Winter Sight Words Mini-Book – (Early Elementary) Print and color your own mini-book and practice your sight words.Acrostic Poetry – (Upper Elementary) Have fun making your own poetry with Acrostics!Snowman Tales – (Grades 2 – 6) A fun way to practice reading comprehension.CraftsKid-Made Doorbells – A perfect winter decoration & fun to make too! For this craft, you will need: A Paper Egg Carton3543300110490PaintGlitterGlueYarnJingle BellsSnow Globes – Create your own shimmery snowfall. For this craft, you will need:A Glass Jar (baby food, pimento or olive jars)Plastic Figurines (or anything you want to put into your snow globe)GlitterEpoxy GlueGlycerin (available at drugstores)Bird Cake – Help the birds in your neighborhood stay happy this winter. For this craft, you will need:Bacon FatBirdseedStyrofoam CupStringFood FunSnow Food – Make an edible glacier, slush cones and snow ice cream!Snowflake Quesadillas – A fun lunch treat. For this recipe, you will need:2 Plain Flour Tortillas2 Spinach Flour Tortillas1 Cup of Grated Cheddar CheeseSnowmen Biscuits – These adorable snowmen are almost too much fun to eat. For this recipe, you will need: 4 cups all purpose flour (more or less) and 1 cup cake flourRefrigerated BiscuitsRaisinsPretzel SticksVanilla Frosting (optional)0207010Hot Chocolate – A perfect treat on a cold winter’s day! For this recipe, you will need:1 Cup of Milk1oz of Chocolate? Teaspoon of VanillaSugar to Taste965200-922655Thank you for downloading this free Theme-Unit guide by Homeschooling In Detroit. We have done our best to find high-quality resources for quickly creating your own, custom theme unit. As of the date of this publication, these links are free of spam, spyware and objectionable advertisements.Please be aware that Homeschooling In Detroit cannot be responsible for broken or misdirected links. As with any Internet resource, it is recommended that parents screen the site before asking their children to visit it.About Homeschooling In Detroit:Homeschooling In Detroit is for homeschooling families in the Metro Detroit area; families like yours!? We are a completely free resource, providing information on support groups, classes and events in Wayne, Oakland and Macoomb Counties (and sometimes beyond). Visit our site for the latest information on events, groups, classes and more. Be sure subscribe to our weekly newsletter while you’re there.FeedbackWe’d love your feedback on this Theme Unit Guide. Feel free to drop a line to Christina@.Writers Wanted!Homeschooling In Detroit is a collective effort of homeschooling families like yours. 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