Stars, Planets, and the Ancient World (Issue 06)

PRINT SPIRAL BOUND COPY: Stars, Planets, and the Ancient World (Issue 06) is a cross-disciplinary magazine-style unit designed for middle school homeschool students that blends science, history, art, and English Language Arts into one cohesive learning experience.
Across 20 engaging lessons, students explore ancient civilizations and how they studied the sky to understand time, seasons, and survival—while also building a strong foundation in modern astronomy. Daily lessons are designed to take 30 minutes, making this unit easy to fit into any homeschool schedule. Extra resources are included on our resource page for those who want to explore further.
Students travel from the earliest Mesopotamian sky watchers to the advanced astronomical systems of the Maya, Ancient China, and Egypt. They learn what makes a solar system, how planets move through space, and how our understanding of the universe has evolved over time. Mythology, symbolism, calendars, and cultural beliefs are woven throughout to create meaningful connections between science and the humanities.
A key feature of this unit is the hands-on solar system model project, which students build gradually as they progress through the lessons—adding the Sun, planets, and other celestial features step by step to reinforce learning through visual and tactile exploration.
What’s included:
20 structured lessons (30 minutes per day)
Integrated science, history, art, and ELA activities
Directions for a cumulative solar system model project
Ancient and modern perspectives on astronomy
Designed specifically for middle school homeschool learners
This unit is a PRINT Spiral Bound Unit that will be mailed to you.
Thoughtfully designed, approachable, and rich in content, Stars, Planets, and the Ancient World (Issue 06) helps students see the sky not just as science—but as a story shared across human history.
To see all key topics covered please view our Unit Topics and Skills Catalog