Harbor and Sprout
Astronomy Patchwork Study
Welcome to the Harbor + Sprout Astronomy Patchwork Study, the May 2022 release of our original elementary-level homeschool unit study curriculum. This unit study features 4 weeks of lesson plans and materials covering all 9 of our core subjects plus a playful supplemental section of thematic activities. This unit study is meant for use by children ages 3-12.
This unit is delivered via a secure link as a digital download. Shop our corresponding Morning Basket Pack by Rebecca Clarke of Whimsy Printables here!
CONTENT:
Handbook
Daily, weekly, and monthly planning pages
Booklist including stories, poems, and field guides with recommended ages, subject correspondence, and brief summaries for each title
Lesson plans for 4 levels of learning
Family read aloud recommendations
Character kit- new monthly character illustrated by Stephanie Groves to act as your guide through the unit
Unit Recipe
Supply List
Science
Week 1: Our Solar System
Week 2: Dwarf Planets & Comets
Week 3: The Night Sky, Galaxies, & Black Holes
Week 4: Space Telescopes
Nature Study
Week 1: Star Gazing
Week 2: Moon Phases
Week 3: Cosmic Scavenger Hunt
Week 4: Nature Tools
Language Arts
Week 1: The Moon
Week 2: Conjunctions
Week 3: Word Space
Week 4: Star Myths
Writing
Week 1: Plan
Week 2: Research
Week 3: Write
Week 4: Revise
History
Week 1: Who Found the Stars?
Week 2: Peeking at the Stars
Week 3: Traveling With the Stars
Week 4: Traveling to the Stars
Geography
Week 1: Italy
Week 2: Maps
Week 3: Galileo Galilei
Week 4: Ancient Rome
Music
Week 1: Flying Above the Staff
Week 2: Variations
Week 3: Space Travel
Week 4: Holst- The Planets
Art
Week 1: Modernism
Week 2: Post-Impressionism
Week 3: Surrealism
Week 4: Cubism
Math
Week 1: Statistics
Week 2: Recognizing & Counting Numbers
Week 3: Ordinal & Prime Numbers
Week 4: Distance from the Sun
Supplement
Nature Activities
Astronomy Flash Cards
Astronomy Number Flash Cards
Astronomy Posters and Info
Astronomy Tracing Cards
Coloring Poster & Bookmark Template
Galaxy in a Jar
Planet Color Matching Game
Planet Order Activity
Planet Trace & Color
Rhyming Word Planets
Telescope Numbers
Wellness & Quiet Time
Zodiac 3-Part Cards (Spanish)
Zodiac Wheel Craft
Zodiac Symbol Matching Game
Zodiac Night Sky Sensory Bin
Writing & Language Arts
Astronomy Vocabulary
Spelling List and Cards
Word Searches
Word Scrambles
Astronomy Copy Work
Space Story
Writing Reference Pages
Each lesson comes with a lesson plan split into 4 distinct levels of learning to help you use the materials for your child's individual needs. This allows for family-style learning for ages 3-12 and years worth of connection and education!