Layers of Learning Year Three Unit Eight

You can learn a survival skill like the French woods runners. Color a map showing the conflicts between the French and English. Create your own Indonesian batik. Eat satay, an Indonesian food. Use the lens equation to find the focal length of any lens then test your information by focusing the sun's rays. And you can learn about Caravaggio and practice the art of still life painting with this Baroque artist. All this and many more activities are in Unit 3-8. In each unit you'll find a recommended library list, important background information about each topic, lots of activities to choose from for kids of all ages, and sidebars with a bunch more ideas including Additional Layers, Fabulous Facts, On The Web, Writer's Workshop, Famous Folks, and Teaching Tips. Printable maps and worksheets are included at the end of each unit and may be printed as often as needed for your family or class.