kim775
- Reviewed on Wednesday, July 21, 2010
- Grades Used: k-4th
- Dates used: 2009-10 school year
I ordered a "pick 4" pack of the Download N Go studies, because the samples looked as if they were well-written studies. I really feel as if I wasted my money.
Besides having no guidebook to gain information from (Mrs. Bennett relies soley on web links), the study would require me to print every page if I used it the way it was intended. I cannot see printing an entire, full-color page, just to have my child circle "yes" or "no." A waste of ink, IMHO. Also, because everything is based on using the web links, my children sat in front of the computer for way too long on the one study that they actually completed. I prefer a more "hands-on" and "active" (away from the computer) style of learning, and do not feel as though this series fits that description.
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MaNacci
- Reviewed on Monday, July 19, 2010
- Grades Used: K-5th
- Dates used: since 2009
I LOVE Amanda Bennett's Download & Go Unit Studies! Our first was 'Autumn Treasures'. Fall being my favorite season, it was such a welcome change to our everyday routine. Tons of printouts, and fun crafts to make into a lapbook. We hadn't done lapbooks before, so the whole experience was so memorable. They were so proud of their lapbooks, they showed everyone! Challenging enough for my 4th grader, yet simple sheets for my k- child, too.
There are tons of links, and we particularly enjoyed the short films. Broken links do happen on occasion, but it's no big deal, it at least gives us an idea of what to search for.
I like that it's all at my fingertips, and there's not a lot of materials to gather on my own. Very convienient. I know my children learned so much more than just facts about the season. We got to really experience it together.
We've done all the seasons, now, getting ready to do 'Summer Sensations' I recommend this as a supplement during breaks, or if you just want to spice up your life a little. Perfect for the "relaxed" homeschooler looking to add fun to the lesson.
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MirandaL_99
- Reviewed on Thursday, February 04, 2010
- Grades Used: 3rd
- Dates used: 2008
I don't care for Amanda Bennett unit studies myself. Like another poster said the links are usually no good. And even if they are, I printed one on race cars for my husband to do with the kids and it's HUGE, and I don't really see how it could be that educational. Everyday it's the same thing. It seems a little boring to me and I really like unit studies.
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nathansmommy
- Reviewed on Thursday, July 16, 2009
- Grades Used: 1st
- Dates used: 2009
I purchased the downloadable version of the unit study on trains. I found it to be completely useless. You can't click on the links in the document. I had to go through the whole document and write down all of the links and manually type them into the computer. After all of that trouble almost all of the links were dead! Without the links the whole study is useless as most of the lessons are based on the links provided. It says you can do a search and find your own links but if I wanted to do that I wouldn't have purchased the unit study in the first place. IMO the purchase was a waste of money!
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