ISSUE 01- Explorations and Discovery

Digestible Discoveries: Explorations & Discovery
This monthly homeschool magazine-style unit is our smallest instructional unit, designed as an introduction to key concepts across subjects. Perfect for Grades 5–9 (but enjoyable for younger or older students), it gives learners a chance to build foundational understanding while leaving room for extension and exploration. Additional suggested readings and enrichment activities are available in our Resource Section for continued learning.
Over four weeks of hands-on learning, students travel the globe, explore scientific breakthroughs, create art, and uncover modern marvels—all in activities that take 15–30 minutes per day and encourage curiosity, independent thinking, and problem-solving.
Weekly Breakdown:
Week 1: Voyages That Changed the World – Explore Marco Polo, Columbus, Zheng He, and Magellan using timelines, maps, and travel journal prompts.
Week 2: Scientific Discoveries That Changed the World – Learn about Isaac Newton, Marie Curie, Galileo, and imagine your own experiments using the scientific method.
Week 3: The Art of Discovery – Study Leonardo da Vinci, early cartographers, and engage in creative projects like sketching inventions, designing flags, and making collages.
Week 4: Modern Exploration & Fun Facts – Discover space, the deep sea, current expeditions, and finish with a fun trivia review game.
Includes:
Maps, journaling prompts, and art activities
Integrated Science, History, Art, and ELA lessons
Hands-on projects and creative thinking exercises
A badge to add to the student’s Pocket of Discoveries Badge Book
Flexible Format:
Use this 5 days/week or stretch it over 5 weeks—your pace, your way!
Format & Delivery:
This is a print copy, now coming in spiral-bound for ease of use.
To see all key topics covered please view our Unit Topics and Skills Catalog