FAQ's About Amanda's Unit Studies

Do I have to prepare anything to use with these studies?
NO! These unit studies have been written in simple, ready-to-use format, just for you! The research and preparation work have all been done -- all you have to do is open the study and begin! The daily lesson plans are split into two parts, one for younger children and one for older students -- so that everyone is  working on the same topic, just on a different level of complexity.

What other books do I need for this study?
You will find that these guides use the Internet as a primary resource*. This has been done for many reasons, among which include the wealth of information now available online for in-depth studies, the ease of accessing this information for most parents and teachers, as well as the fact that it is affordable and much simpler to use than numerous trips to the library or bookstore. * Easter and Christmas use the Holy Bible as the primary resource.

How will I know what to do each day?
Written with you and your family in mind, you will know what to do each day; what to cover; and what is important to study about the study topic. The research and preparation have been done for you. The daily plan and assignments are here, ready for immediate use.

What is covered in the unit studies?
The studies include history, geography, reading, science, and much more. Your students will be involved in interesting investigations into these topics -- reading, researching, and learning throughout each day. Instead of saying, "Do we have to do school?" they should look forward to the next day's investigation.

How long does it take to do the unit studies?
Most of the studies are designed to cover four weeks, with four weeks of daily lesson plans for the topic. The Patriotic Holidays unit study, which has four separate one-week studies for the four main patriotic holidays: Memorial Day, Flag Day, Independence Day, and Veterans Day. Also, the Birthday Unit Study is a one-week unit study.

What grades are these studies designed for?
Designed for all ages, from early elementary through high school, each day has a basic structured learning plan for Elementary Grades and one for Jr./Sr. High Grades. Depending on the ages and needs of your children, you can choose to use all or just a few of the daily assignments. For example, a six-year-old student might be assigned only one or two spelling words and perhaps just one of the Read and Discover questions, while a ten-year-old student might do most of the Lower Level assignments for each day. The same holds true for Jr/Sr High school students. While most high school juniors or seniors should be able to complete all of the daily assignments on the Upper Level, a fourteen year old might not be ready to handle that much work in a day. Use these lessons as a tool, and customize them to fit your family and your children’s needs. What doesn’t get completed this year can be left for further study next year.