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The following four subjects are generally the same for each topic of study. The remaining subjects, which change with each unit study are listed below. I have also repeated any subjects that have an added idea for this particular topic of study.
Reading:	Read articles and borrow books from the library on the topic of study. We also read stories daily/nightly, and we read the Bible.
Phonics:	Right now, I mainly use file folder games using phonics flash cards as the skill cards in the game, and I also make skill cards for review of what we've learned.
Writing:	Practice writing vocabulary words and upper and lower case alphabet. I use a dotted font to make the words/letters on a lined paper and the kids trace them and then write them.
Music and Geography:	*Using the Animaniacs* song, "America" we learn about the states and capitals. We try to learn 1 or 2 lines of the song each week. I have also made a States & Capitals Memory Game to drill the states we have learned.**

Vocabulary/ Spelling:	Lungs, Diaphragm, Inhale, Exhale, Breathing
Math:	Count the number of breaths in one minute. Count breaths for 15 seconds, then multiply by 4.
Science:	Learn the mechanics of a diaphragm. Discover how breathing is an involuntary action. Discuss how air pressure affects breathing.
Social Studies:	Find out how pollution and smoking affects the lungs.
Geography:	Discuss why it is harder to breath at higher elevations, and why you cannot breath in space.
Craft:	Make a "Do-It-Yourself Lung Model" using a 1-liter plastic bottle, some clay, clear tubing, 3-way connector and balloons.
Field Trip:	We went to the Radiology Lab at our local hospital. The kids saw a CAT scanner (and got to "ride" in it too) and an MRI machine. They also were shown xrays and CAT scans of the lungs and diaphragm.
Family Video:	Fantastic Voyage
Web Sites:	Do-It-Yourself Lung Model Inner Body