5 Homeschool Unit Studies for April

I’ve collected 33 resources (paid and free) to help you build out your unit studies for April.

Most of these products are from homeschool moms/business owners!

I’ve also added some book recommendations, because what’s a unit study without some books?

Here are my top 5 engaging unit study ideas for older homeschooled kids that get them exploring the world around them!

Use all the recommended resources in a unit study, or pick and choose to customize your own.

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My 5 Unit Study Picks (Grades 3rd-6th)

⛈️ Weather ⛈️

Take a closer look at the daily, and sometimes dangerous, phenomenon of weather.

BUILD YOUR OWN UNIT STUDY

⛈️ Types of Weather Project (Science, Math, Sequencing) by ARTventurous Animals

⛈️ Tornado in a Bottle (Science, ELA) by Blooming with Mrs. Flores

⛈️ Climate Zones Project (Science, ELA, Art) by ARTventurous Animals

⛈️ Build a Shelter Project (Science, Engineering, Art) by ARTventurous Animals

⛈️ Winter Weather Engineering Activities (Science, Engineering, Technology) by ARTventurous Animals

⛈️ Extreme Weather Narrative Writing (Science, ELA) by Melissa Muir

⛈️ Free Weather Chart (Science, Math) by ARTventurous Animals

FULL UNIT STUDIES

⛈️ Weather and Climate Unit Study by ARTventurous Animals

⛈️ Weather and Climate ELA Unit Study by Heather Huhman

BOOK RECS

⛈️ Meteorology Activity Book by Jenny Jacoby

⛈️ The Rhythm of the Rain by Grahame Baker-Smith

⛈️ Field Guide to the Weather by Ryan Henning

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🌈 Rainbows 🌈

Explore the science and beauty behind the colors of the rainbow.

BUILD YOUR OWN UNIT STUDY

🌈 Grow-A-Rainbow Science Experiment Journal (Science, ELA) by Elizabeth McMann

🌈 Factor Rainbow Math Poster (Math, Decor) by Little World Wanderers

🌈 Skittles Rainbow Activity : Scientific Method (Science) by Sarah’s STEM Stuff

🌈 Rainbow Prism Experiment (Science, Physics) by Opportunities for Teachers

FULL UNIT STUDIES

🌈 St. Patrick STEAM Unit Study by Whole Child Homeschool

🌈 Rainbows | A Spring Mini Unit Study by Peanut Butter Fish Lessons

BOOK RECS

🌈 Rainbows (Amazing Sights of the Sky) by Martha E. H. Rustad

🌈 Rainbow Science: Discover How Rainbows Are Made by Artemis Roehrig

🌈 Let’s Make a Rainbow! by Chris Ferrie

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🌴 Ecosystems 🌴

Explore the delicate balance that makes the natural world work through ecosystems.

BUILD YOUR OWN UNIT STUDY

🌴 Savanna Ecosystem Folder Project (Science, Environment, ELA, Art, Critical Thinking) by ARTventurous Animals

🌴 Fossil Discovery Ecosystem Project (Science, Environment, Critical Thinking, ELA, Art) by ARTventurous Animals

🌴 Sea Otters Ecosystem Design Activities (Science, Environment, Critical Thinking) by Asa Jomard

🌴 Food Webs and Food Chains Science Pack (Science, Art, Lit) by Creative Home Learners

🌴 FREE Ecosystem Chart (Science, Environment) by ARTventurous Animals

FULL UNIT STUDY

🌴 Ecosystems and Evolution STEAM Unit by ARTventurous Animals

BOOK RECS

🌴 Over and Under the Wetland by Kate Messner

🌴 The Tide Pool Waits by Candace Fleming

🌴 The Wondrous Workings of Planet Earth by Rachel Ignotofsky

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🌍 Earth Day 🌏

Celebrate our planet while learning how to take care of it with these resources.

BUILD YOUR OWN UNIT STUDY

🌎 Causes of Pollution Informative Writing (ELA, Environment) by Heather Huhman

🌍 Earth Day Opinion Writing (ELA, Environment) by Heather Huhman

🌏 Free Earth Day Printables and Activities Blog (Science, Art) by The Blessed Homeschool

🌎 Earth Day Activities and Bunting (Decor, Environment, ELA) by Tracy Machher

🌍 Free Planet Earth Notebooking Page (ELA, Geography) by Homeschool Helper Online

FULL UNIT STUDY
🌎 Earth Day | A Holiday Mini Unit Study by Peanut Butter Fish Lessons

BOOK RECS

🌎 What a Waste by Jess French

🌍 Can I Recycle This? by Jennie Romer

🌏 Recycle and Play by Agnes Hsu

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🐰 Bunnies 🐰

Learning with cute animals is a recipe for success! And perfect for springtime.

BUILD YOUR OWN UNIT STUDY

🐰 Rabbit Run Engineering Project (Force and Motion, Engineering, STEAM) by ARTventurous Animals

🐰 Static Electricity- Jumping Friends and Magic Spoon Science Experiment (Science, Force and Motion) by Elizabeth McMann

🐰 Free Peter Rabbit Coloring Pages (Art, Lit) by Katie’s Homeschool Cottage

🐰 Spring Read Alouds | Bunny's Book Club | Reading Activities Lessons by Create Teach Share

🐰 Spring Animals Story Problems (Math) by ARTventurous Animals

FULL UNIT STUDY

🐰 Rabbit Unit Study (Science, Life Cycles) by RikiTikiArt

BOOK RECS

🐰 Animal Folk Tales of Britain and Ireland by Sharon Jacksties

🐰 Bunnies: An introduction to the life cycle of rabbits by Mary Sivertsen

🐰 The Classic Tale of Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter

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Let me know in the comments below if you try out any of these unit studies!

Got your own educational resources that would fit into these unit studies?

Email me at artventurousanimals@gmail.com and let me know your suggestions!

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