The Similarities and Differences Parent Manual is a nine-week, literature-based homeschool curriculum usually used by first-grade students. Students will dive into science, social studies, and language arts, exploring the world through similarities and differences. Students engage in hands-on experiments on the  states of matter, sensory art projects, and create personalized books celebrating global diversity. 

Key Features:

• Critical Thinking: Students develop critical thinking through activities like the "Guess What's in the Bag" exercise and comparative reports on sensory experiences.
• Creativity and Hands-on Learning: Students express their creativity by designing "Awesome Attributes" posters, sensory art with Jell-O, and cultural crafts.
• Interdisciplinary Connections: This curriculum blends science, social studies, and language arts, offering a rich, interconnected understanding of similarity and difference in our world.
• Cultural Awareness and Empathy: Through comparing their lives with children from around the globe and exploring cultural traditions, students grow in their appreciation of diversity and empathy towards others.

Through a variety of activities tailored to engage  students, the Similarities and Differences Parent Manual offers a unique, immersive learning experience that lays a strong foundation for lifelong curiosity and empathy. Better understand the world's diversity and the scientific principles underlying everyday experiences. This unit is commonly used for first-grade homeschooling.

This parent manual will take nine weeks to complete. It includes the following units:

• Unit 1. Amazing Attributes (3 weeks)
• Unit 2. Senses (3 weeks)
• Unit 3. We're the Same, We're Different (3 weeks)

Note: This Parent Manual cannot be used without the accompanying Student Activity Book and all required literature.

This item includes free online access to Beyond the Page Online for 18 months. This includes Learning Gates, Portfolio and any curriculum or student activity pages that you have purchased.