alWright! Publishing Unit Studies

Name: alWright! Publishing Unit Studies
Brand: alWright! Publishinghttp://learn-and-do.com/

by alWright! Publishinghttp://learn-and-do.com/

Multi_subjectGrades Pre-K–12

About This Curriculum

alWright Publishing produces the Learn and Do line of hands-on unit studies and other quality print and digital materials.

What makes it unique: Combines hands-on investigations with factual information in topical studies that include experiments, projects, reading, writing, and numerous other activities.

alWright! Publishing Unit Studies: Hands-On Thematic Learning

alWright! Publishing produces topical unit studies that combine hands-on investigations with factual content across subjects like science, reading, and writing. The curriculum offers detailed studies on topics ranging from animals to botany, designed to work across multiple grade levels.

Best for

Homeschooling families seeking hands-on, thematic learning experiences, particularly those in rural settings who can access farm animals and natural environments for observation

Evaluation Criteria

1 strength · 3 neutral · 2 insufficient evidence

Cross Curricular IntegrationStrength

The curriculum integrates subjects around thematic topics, combining experiments, projects, reading, writing, and other activities within each unit study.

Review describes units that include 'experiments, projects, reading, writing, and numerous other activities' all centered on specific topics

Teacher TrainingNeutral

The curriculum requires teachers to locate additional resources and appears to provide guidance through lesson plans, though specific professional development support is unclear.

Review notes 'You will need to find some of the resource books she recommends for each topic' and mentions provided lesson plans

Direct InstructionNeutral

The curriculum provides lesson plans that can be used as-is or adapted, suggesting structured instructional guidance.

Review states 'Kym provides lesson plans that you can use as is or adapt to suit your situation'

Knowledge CoherenceNeutral

Units appear to build coherent knowledge around specific topics, though the review doesn't indicate how units connect to build broader knowledge across the curriculum.

Studies focus on detailed exploration of individual topics like birds, botany, and farm animals, but no evidence of how topics sequence or connect

Retrieval PracticeInsufficient Evidence

No evidence of systematic retrieval practice or review mechanisms across units.

Review makes no mention of review activities, cumulative assessment, or retrieval practice components

Individual Subject RigorInsufficient Evidence

The curriculum appears to address multiple subjects within each unit, but the review provides limited detail about depth or grade-level rigor in specific subject areas.

Review mentions 'study of factual information' and various activities but lacks specific details about subject-specific learning objectives or standards alignment

Sources: cathyduffyreviews.com