Squirrel Lesson Plan

Homeschool Teacher - Lesson Plan & NewsletterSeptember 28, 2009
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History
September is a fall month. During the fall, squirrels get ready for the winter by collecting nuts and seeds.

Handwriting
Squirrel starts with the letter s. Practice writing the letter s.

Science
Learn more about squirrels here.

Math
Practice multiplying decimals here.

Don’t forget the math challenge!

http://www.docstoc.com/docs/12188185/squirrel-word-problems-4-8

Poet Lesson Plan

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September 15, 2009


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History
On this day in 1989, Robert Penn Warren, the first poet laureate of the United States died. Learn more about him here. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Penn_Warren



Handwriting
Copy this poem here:
http://www.docstoc.com/docs/9595566/poem-of-the-week-worksheet
Writing Prompt

Write an haiku here: http://www.docstoc.com/docs/8853993/Haiku-worksheets

Language Arts

Write a couple of couplets: http://www.docstoc.com/docs/8853968/Couple-of-couplets

Don’t forget the math challenge!

Try these Shel Silverstein math problems : http://www.docstoc.com/docs/8872871/Shel-Silverstein-math

Star Spangled Banner Lesson Plan

Homeschool Teacher - Lesson Plan & NewsletterSeptember 14, 2009
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History
On this day in 1812, Francis Scott Key composed The Star Spangled Banner. The lyrics are here.

Handwriting
Flag starts with the letter F. Practice writing it here.

Writing Prompt
Write about Francis Scott Key here.
Reading
Read about Francis Scott Key here.
Math
Don’t forget the math challenge!

http://www.docstoc.com/docs/11261498/Star-Spangled-Banner-word-problems

September 9, 2009 Lesson Plan

Homeschool Teacher - Lesson Plan & NewsletterSeptember 9, 2009
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History
September 9, 2009, or 9/9/09 is a unique date.


Writing Prompt
Write a story (or journal entry) about a cat having nine lives.


Math
Learn more about the patterns of 9 here: http://www.beaconlearningcenter.com/WebLessons/NinePattern/default.htm

Practice multiplying by 9 here.
Don’t forget the math challenge!

http://www.docstoc.com/docs/11019329/September-math-challenge-4-8

Peter Rabbit Lesson Plan

Homeschool Teacher - Lesson Plan & NewsletterSeptember 4, 2009
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History
On this day in 1893, English author Beatrix Potter first told the story of Peter Rabbit in the form of a “picture letter” to Noel Moore, the son of Potter’s former governess.

Vocabulary
Define the following words: sieve, implore, and exert.

Reading
THE TALE OF PETER RABBIT: Find the online version here for Beatrix Potter's classic children's tale.
http://wiredforbooks.org/kids/beatrix/p2.htm

Then answer these questions.
Writing Prompt
Pretend you are Peter Rabbit. Write an apology letter to Mr. McGregor.

Math
How many bunnies? http://www2.aspca.org/site/DocServer/rabbits_kids.pdf?docID=10022

Science
Using the Internet and books, answer these questions.
1. How many different species of rabbit are there? Name five and describe them.2. What is a baby rabbit called?3. What do rabbits like to eat?4. Are there any foods that are not good for them?5. How long do rabbits live for if they are cared for properly?6. What health problems might a rabbit suffer from?

Don’t forget the math challenge!
http://www.docstoc.com/docs/10758660/Peter-Rabbit-word-problems-4-8

Money Lesson Plan

Homeschool Teacher - Lesson Plan & NewsletterSeptember 2, 2009
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History
On this day in 1789, the Treasury Department was founded. One of the responsibilities of the Treasury Department is making money. Watch how money is made here.

Reading
Learn about what money is made of here.

Writing Prompt
What would you do if you had a million dollars?

Math
Practice multiplying money with this worksheet.
Try this worksheet for practicing how to make change.
Vocabulary
Don’t forget the math challenge!

http://www.docstoc.com/docs/10638480/money-word-problems-4-8

Titanic Lesson Plan

Homeschool Teacher - Lesson Plan & NewsletterSeptember 1, 2009
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History
On this day in 1985, A joint U. S.-French expedition located the wreck of the Titanic 560 miles off the coast of Newfoundland. Learn more about the Titanic here.


Handwriting
Practice your cursive writing with these Titanic sentences.

Writing Prompt
Write a message using Morse code.

Science
Learn about icebergs. Then try this experiment.

Math
Learn about inflation on the Titanic.

Vocabulary
Try this crossword puzzle.
Don’t forget the math challenge!

http://www.docstoc.com/docs/10619573/Titanic-word-problems--grades-4-8