
Our first unit was Roller Coasters and we had a great time learning things like history, inventors, physics and safety.

Our objectives for this unit were as follows:
Day 1. What is a Roller Coaster?
Day 2. The History of Roller Coasters
Day 3. People and Places of Roller Coasters
Day 4. Science Secrets of Roller Coasters and Rides
Day 5. Goodies and Gadgets of Roller Coasters
Each unit includes an extensive list of suggested books and videos that you can request from your library as well as instructions on how to assemble the mini-books into the folder to make the finished product. The units also include links each day to videos, maps, definitions, charts and other information that helps the student complete their daily work. I especially like the impeded links because it saved me a lot of time and I didn't have to search for good information all on my own.

I have shared some pictures of Lil Man and Lil Red working on their units and the completed lapbooks. This time we just used pocket folders to hold their work. At the end, we selected the pages they wanted to keep, finished assembling the mini-books and then attached it all in the pocket folders.
As I said before, I have been given one copy of Roller Coasters to give away to another deserving family. You can get one entry in the drawing by leaving me a comment on this blog. If you link this post on your own personal blog and let me know, you can get another entry. Also, if you post on Facebook, Tweet or any message board, please let me know and I will put your name in again. I will let my two year old draw the name on August 27th so I must have all comments/entries in by midnight on August 26th. Good luck!
I have been interested in the Download n Go items for awhile, thanks for sharing how they worked for you! I am excited to have a link to your blog, I will add it to my blog folder that is full! Lol.
ReplyDeleteGreat job! I linked you on my blog:)
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Cool Cheri! I posted on FB and Tweeted on Twitter!
ReplyDeleteOkay... one entry for commenting. Another cause I'll post on FB. And IF I can figure out how to "link" on my blog (because I'm not computer literate, at all!) than I'll have 3 chances to WIN!
ReplyDeleteBut just 2 for now! lol!
I enjoyed reading your review. :) Love that you put the puzzle in the lapbook in an envelope (great idea!). I also am happy to see someone printing these in black & white to show that you can do things a bit differently to meet the needs of your family. :) We love DNG too. I might try printing one lapbook in black and white on colored paper to see what it looks like. :)
ReplyDelete:) Ami Brainerd
These DNGs look like so much fun. I can't wait to try one. This one especially looks like fun for my boys. They would love it! Thanks.
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