Homeschooling the Middle Years

How Many Cups of Water? Math Challenge

2012-01-08T14:41:00.000-08:00

Your body is about 70 percent water. A cup of water weighs about 1/2 a pound. How many cups of water do you have in your body?

Football Field and Dollar Bills Math Challenge

2012-01-08T14:10:00.000-08:00

An American dollar bill is 6 inches long. An American football field is 360 feet. How many dollar bills would you have to line up end to end to cross the entire field?

How many Soft Drinks Math Challenge

2012-01-07T16:11:00.000-08:00

How many soft drinks are consumed per hour?

How many soft drinks per day?

How many soft drinks per week? Write this number in scientific notation.

Software Use Math Challenge

2011-12-28T10:08:00.000-08:00

Daily Infographic surveyed a group of design professionals and compiled the data above. Using this data, answer the following questions:

1. What percentage use Microsoft Word most often?

2. What percentage use Google Docs most often?

3. What fraction of design professionals use Evernote most often for note taking

Perimeter of a Horse Corral Math Challenge

2011-11-27T15:28:00.000-08:00

A rancher built a corral for his horses with the dimensions listed above. What was the perimeter?

Teens Don't Eat Enough Fruits and Vegetables!

2011-11-27T09:52:00.000-08:00

According to a new study by U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention researchers, teens are not eating enough fruit and vegetables.

1. Read this article.

2. Convert all of the percentages into fractions and decimals - display in some easy to read format ( a chart or columns perhaps?)

Bonus:
1. How many students ate vegetables less than once per day?

New Years Lesson Plan

2010-12-31T02:02:00.000-08:00

Language Arts

New Year’s word search http://www.docstoc.com/docs/20807799/New-Years-Word-Search

Make your resolutions with this goal setting worksheet.

Math

Practice your division with this worksheet.

Art

Make this fun crown to celebrate the New Year!

Multiplication Arrays Math Challenge

2010-12-26T09:50:00.000-08:00

Write two math sentences for the multiplication array above. How many in all?

School Supply Fraction Math Challenge

2010-12-20T21:38:00.001-08:00

Sports Fraction Math Challenge

2010-12-20T21:35:00.001-08:00

Gingerbread Baby Lesson Plan

2010-12-15T07:26:00.000-08:00

Gingerbread Baby, by Jan Brett is a retelling of the old favorite about a fast running gingerbread boy who escapes from the oven and the misadventures he has on his way.

Reading

Watch and listen to Jan Brett read her version of the story, Gingerbread Baby (note actual story begins about 3.5 minutes through the video).

After reading answer the questions on this reading comprehension worksheet.

Compare and contrast the Gingerbread baby with the original Gingerbread man story using this venn diagram.

Writing Prompt

Make up your own adventures of the Gingerbread Baby. Where will he go? Who will he meet? How did he escape? How will you catch him?

Social Studies

Make a map of your Gingerbread Baby's adventures around your neighborhood. Make his path clear and mark any place he stopped (houses, businesses, etc.)

History

Learn about the history of Gingerbread here.

Math

Practice division with this Gingerbread division worksheet.

Maryland State Flag Math Challenge

2010-12-06T22:25:00.000-08:00

Maryland's state flag is made up of the Calvert and Crossland Family Seals. Each family has their seal displayed twice. What fraction if the flag does one seal take up?

Happy Birthday to the Florida Everglades!

2010-12-05T19:09:00.000-08:00

Did you know?

Everglades National Park celebrates it's birthday on December 6th! On December 6th, 1947, the government set aside 1.5 million acres of protected land (a small fraction of its original size) as Everglades National Park.

Before there was an Everglades National Park there was Everglades, the ecosystem. This Everglades has been around for 5,000 years!

The original Everglades used to reach all the way from the Orlando area to Florida Bay. It was a big wilderness of wetlands containing sawgrass marshes, freshwater sloughs, mangrove swamps, pine rocklands and hardwood hammocks.

Vocabulary

Use a dictionary to find the meaning of each of the words below:

Ecosystem-
Habitat-
Precipitation-
Evaporation-
Condensation-
Conservation-

Geography

The Everglades are in Florida. Learn more about Florida with this worksheet.

Math

Frogs live in The Everglades. Solve this problem about a frog.

Movie

Enjoy a tour of the Everglades below:

Mrs. Claus Math Journal Math Challenge

2010-11-28T12:23:00.001-08:00

Change The World Writing Prompt

2010-11-21T10:16:00.000-08:00

Change the World

Have you ever wanted to change the world? If you could change one thing to make the world a better place what would it be?

Think about things you would change. Think about reasons you would change them.

Write the essay, choosing one thing to change and tell your reader several reasons why it is the most important thing to change in order to make the world a better place. Remember to use specific details to support and explain your reasons. Use interesting adjectives and descriptions to make your paper interesting to read.

A Day With The Family Writing Prompt

2010-11-21T10:09:00.000-08:00

A Day With the Family

Everyone enjoys time with their family. What is the best day you have ever spent with your family?

Think about the best day that you ever spent with your family. Think about reasons that made it the best day ever!

Write a paper telling about the best day you ever spent with your family. Include at least three reasons in your paper that explain what made it the best day. Be sure to use specific details to support each of your reasons. Use vivid verbs and adjectives to make your paper interesting to read.

How Many Words Can You Make?

2010-11-17T21:56:00.000-08:00

How many three, four or five letter words can you make using the pictured letters? (Hint: There are 23 possible words.)

Veterans' Day Lesson Plan

2010-11-11T08:30:00.000-08:00

Homeschool Teacher - Lesson Plan & Newsletter

November 11, 2010

History

Today is Veterans' Day! "Veterans Day is an annual American holiday honoring military veterans. Both a federal holiday and a state holiday in all states, it is usually observed on November 11. ... It is also celebrated as Armistice Day or Remembrance Day in other parts of the world, falling on November 11, the anniversary of the signing of the Armistice that ended World War I. (Major hostilities of World War I were formally ended at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918 with the German signing of the Armistice.)" The United States also celebrated Armistice Day on November 11th until Al King, an Emporia, Kansas shoe store owner campaigned to update it to 'All' Veterans Day. With the help of then U.S. Representative Ed Rees and President Dwight Eisenhower, "Congress amended this act on November 8, 1954, replacing 'Armistice' with Veterans, and it has been known as Veterans Day (official spelled without apostrophe) since." - Wikipedia

Language Arts

Try this Veterans' Day Word Search.

Writing

Send a postcard to a Veteran thanking them for their service with this website.

Math

Try this Math Challenge.

Flower Math Challenge

2010-10-31T12:37:00.001-07:00

A florist buys roses at $0.50 apiece and sells them for $1.00 apiece. If there are no other expenses, how many roses must be sold in order to make a profit of $400? How did you figure that out?

Cuckoo Bird Math Challenge

2010-10-31T11:58:00.001-07:00

If a cuckoo clock cuckoos on the hour (the number of times for that hour) and on the half hour (once each half hour) how many cuckoos does it make each day?

Coin Challenge

2010-10-31T11:57:00.000-07:00

How can 3 dimes and 9 pennies be placed in three rows with 23 cents in each row?

100 Coin Challenge

2010-10-31T11:54:00.000-07:00

Put 100 coins on the table. Make the widest structure that you can that stands at least 1 inch tall with the coins. Every coin must touch another coin and try to have the fewest coins touching the table.

When you’re done, check out this.

Pencil Math Challenge

2010-10-30T23:11:00.000-07:00

An average pencil can write about 50,000 words. How many words can 8 pencils write? How many can 80 pencils write?

Fraction Math Challenge

2010-10-30T20:02:00.001-07:00

Place Value Lesson Plan

2010-10-07T22:55:00.000-07:00

Numbers are made up of digits in the same way that words are made up of letters. Digits can be any number from 0 to 9.

Place Value is the value given to the place a digit has in a number.

The number 432 (four hundred thirty-two) is made up of the digits 4,3, and 2. Each digit has a special value which depends on its place in the number.

These words are called place value headings.

ten thousands	thousands	hundreds	tens	ones
		4	3	2

The number 432 is made up of :

four hundreds

three tens

and two ones

You Try:
Think about how you would say the number 68,143. Copy the chart and write the numbers in the correct column.

ten thousands	thousands	hundreds	tens	ones

For more practice click here.

Constitution Day Lesson Plan

2010-09-16T21:45:00.000-07:00

Reading

Read about the constitution here.

Handwriting

Practice writing the Preamble to the Constitution in cursive with this worksheet.

Vocabulary

Try this constitution crossword puzzle.

Fun Math Challenge

2010-09-10T20:20:00.000-07:00

If you continue the pattern that is shown on the chart below, under which letter would you find the number 100? Explain how you solved the problem.

Golf Lesson Plan

2010-08-18T10:26:00.000-07:00

History

August is national golf month!

Reading

Compare baseball and golf with this venn diagram worksheet.

Language Arts

Correct the grammar mistakes in this worksheet.

Vocabulary

Try this golf word search.

Math

Practice multiplying by 4 with this golf themed worksheet.

Golf themed word problems to solve.

Logic

Try your hand at solving this golf ball caper.

Hot Air Balloon Lesson Plan

2010-08-16T23:37:00.000-07:00

History

On this day in 1978, three Americans became the first people to complete a transatlantic trip in a balloon. They traveled 3,200 miles in 137 hours, 18 minutes.

Vocabulary

What does the word transatlantic mean? List other words that you know the the prefix trans. Give their meanings.

Math

They traveled 3,200 miles in 137 hours, 18 minutes. What was their speed?

Science

Try this hot air balloon unit study.

Make your own hot air balloon.

See how hot air balloons work with this video:

Klondike Gold Rush Lesson Plan

2010-08-15T10:11:00.000-07:00

Writing Prompt

What appears to be happening here?

Where might these people be going? Why?

Write about it.

History

On this day in 1896, George Washington Carmack discovered gold in the Klondike region of the Yukon at Bonanza Creek. During the following year, more than 30,000 people joined the gold rush to the area. Read more about it here.

Geography

Learn about the routes to the Klondike here.

Reading

Read more about the Klondike Gold Rush: The Rush for Gold

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Math

Try these Gold Rush Word Problems

Watch It!

You can learn more about the Klondike Gold Rush with this video:

Math In The News - Facebook

2010-07-31T22:04:00.000-07:00

Facebook has tons of friends - as of July 21st that number is over 500 million!

Twitter has 105 million users. That is _____ fewer than Facebook. Estimate the answer, then calculate.
LinkedIn has 70 million users. Facebook has ____ more users than LinkedIn.
Together, Twitter and LinkedIn have _____ fewer users than Facebook.
Facebook has a goal of reaching 1 billion users. How many more do they need?

How Many Hundreds Math Challenge

2010-07-25T22:11:00.000-07:00

If you had $1,000 in hundred dollar bills, how many bills would you have?

Submit your answer here to win a weekly or monthly prize.

Banana Math Challenge

2010-07-25T09:24:00.000-07:00

The average American eats 26 pounds of bananas per year! How many pounds of bananas would a family of 4 eat?

To enter the weekly drawing for fun prizes submit your answer here.

Can You Find The Grammar Error?

2010-07-18T09:37:00.000-07:00

Can You Find The Grammar Error in the picture below?

Responding To Literature - Writing a Book Review

2010-07-13T17:25:00.000-07:00

You've just read a great book, and you want to tell the world about it! How do you write a great book review that others would like to read? Here are some pointers:

Go to Write a Book Review with Rodman Philbrick to learn how to write a book review.
Now that you know how, write your review! Make sure you include:
author of the book and a statement about the author's style
a brief summary of the book (do not give the ending)
use one new vocabulary word from the book in the review
briefly describe the "best part of the book"
explain why someone should or should not read the book

Denmark Lesson Plan

2010-06-14T19:33:00.000-07:00

History
It’s Flag Day in Denmark. Legend has it that on the night of June 15, 1219, the Danish army was caught by a surprise attack. In answer to prayers, a crack of thunder sounded and a red flag with a white cross fell from Heaven. When King Valdemar raised the flag, his troops won the battle.

Vocabulary
What is a legend?

Geography
Learn more about Denmark with this worksheet.

52 Totally Awesome Science Experiments You Can Do At Home

2010-06-02T13:14:00.001-07:00

For me, trying to come up with fun, educational science experiments at home is often a challenge. Naturally, I was super excited when I ran across this blog post entitled 52 Totally Awesome Science Experiments You Can Do At Home. There are experiments such as making a tornado in a bottle, making a rocket, and how much sugar is in a soda. Head on over and check it out!

The Boys and Girls Club Lesson Plan

2010-05-19T08:34:00.000-07:00

Homeschool Teacher - Lesson Plan & Newsletter
May 19, 2010
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History
On this day in 1906, 53 boys’ clubs joined together to form the Federated Boys’ Club which is now called The Boys and Girls Club.

Vocabulary
The word club has several different meanings. Tell the difference between the way it is used in Boys and Girls club and the club that is used in the game of golf.

Reading
Read about the Boys and Girls Club here and use this worksheet as you read.

Math
They play lots of games at The Boys and Girls Club. Play this fun math game.

Kentucky Derby Lesson Plan

2010-05-17T10:34:00.001-07:00

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May 17, 2010
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History
On this day in 1875, The first Kentucky Derby was run; the winner was Aristides.
Handwriting
H is for horse cursive practice.
Language Arts
Horse breed word search.
Edit this paragraph about the Kentucky Derby.

Math
Try these math problems.
Don’t Forget the math challenge!

Train Lesson Plan

2010-05-10T10:00:00.001-07:00

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May 10, 2010

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History

Today is Railroad Day! The transcontinental railroad that connected the eastern and western U.S. was completed in 1869 in Utah.

Reading

Learn about how steam engines work here.

Language Arts

Try this Train wordsearch.

Or Train Vocabulary.

Science

Make a Putt Putt boat to see how steam can make trains and boats move.

Math

Learn how to read a train schedule with this worksheet.

Don’t Forget the math challenge!

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Homeschool Math Challenge May 10

2010-05-10T09:28:00.000-07:00

Answer this question for a chance to win a Smencil!

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President's Day Lesson Plan

2010-02-15T09:06:00.000-08:00

Homeschool Teacher - Lesson Plan & NewsletterFebruary 15, 2010

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History
Today is President’s Day! Learn more about the Presidents here: http://www.whitehouse.gov/about/white_house_101/

Reading
Learn about George Washington with this chapter book.

Language Arts
Practice editing with this Presidential themed worksheet.
Vocabulary
See if you can find all the Presidents in this word search: http://www.homeschoolhelperonline.com/worksheets/presidents_word_search.htm

Math
Use statistics about the Presidents to practice math!

Find out which state has given us the most Presidents here: http://www.eduplace.com/activity/presidentshomes.html

Don’t Forget the math challenge!
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Valentine's Day Lesson Plan

2010-02-14T11:01:00.000-08:00

Homeschool Teacher - Lesson Plan & NewsletterFebruary 14, 2010
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Vocabulary
See how many words you can find in the is word search.
Reading
Learn more about Valentine’s Day here.
Art
Make a secret message Valentine here.
Writing Prompt
Use this Valentine's Day-themed activity to write about a person you love. How do you show people you care about them?
Math
Valentine's Day themed word problems to solve.
Practice multi-digit multiplication with this Valentine's Day-themed math worksheet.
For Fun
Create your own candy hearts.

Martin Luther King Jr. Lesson Plan

2010-01-15T08:18:00.000-08:00

Homeschool Teacher - Lesson Plan & NewsletterJanuary 15, 2008
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History
Monday is Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Learn more about him here: http://www.enchantedlearning.com/history/us/MLK/

Writing Prompt
Martin Luther King had a dream. What is your dream? Write about it here.

Language Arts
Test your proofreading skills as you learn about Martin Luther King Jr. with this worksheet.
Reading
Learn more about Martin Luther King here: http://www.teach-nology.com/worksheets/misc/mlk/read/
Music
Sing these songs about Martin Luther King:
Freedom Freedom Let It Ring
Martin Luther King

Math
Practice multiplication here.

Clown Lesson Plan

2010-01-14T09:55:00.001-08:00

Homeschool Teacher - Lesson Plan & NewsletterJanuary 14, 2008
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History
January is National Clown month.

Writing Prompt
Write about what it would be like if you were a clown with this writing prompt.

Language Arts
Combine sentences with this clown themed worksheet.
Reading
Learn more about clowns here.
Math
Practice adding lots of numbers together with this worksheet with a clown theme

John Hancock Lesson Plan

2010-01-12T11:47:00.000-08:00

Homeschool Teacher - Lesson Plan & NewsletterJanuary 12, 2008
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History
Today is handwriting day in honor of John Hancock's who was born on this day in 1737. John Hancock was the first person to sign the Declaration of Independence. You can learn more about him here.

Writing Prompt
How would you feel if you were trapped in your city or town by soldiers under the orders of a king who ruled from 3,000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean?

Handwriting
John Hancock’s last name starts with the letter H. Practice writing the letter H in cursive here.

Art
Make an artful version of your name here.
Reading
Read this poem about the Revolutionary War.

Winter Weather Lesson Plan

2010-01-08T09:07:00.000-08:00

Homeschool Teacher - Lesson Plan & NewsletterJanuary 8, 2008
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History
Lots of people all across America are dealing with snowy, cold weather!

Writing Prompt
The weather outside is frightful....
Language Arts
Try these fun winter worksheets.
Science
Try these winter science experiments.

Math
Practice adding and subtracting decimals with this fun snow board themed worksheet.
Practice long division with this winter themed worksheet.

First Presidential Election Lesson Plan

2010-01-07T10:07:00.000-08:00

Homeschool Teacher - Lesson Plan & NewsletterJanuary 7, 2008
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History
On this day in 1789, America held its first Presidential election.

Language Arts
Choose your favorite president, then complete this form about them.

Reading
Learn more about the Presidents with this worksheet.

Math
Use statistics about the Presidents to practice math with this worksheet.

New Mexico Lesson Plan

2010-01-06T08:07:00.000-08:00

Homeschool Teacher - Lesson Plan & NewsletterJanuary 6, 2008
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History
On this day in 1912, New Mexico became the 47th state in the United States. Learn more about New Mexico here: http://www.enchantedlearning.com/usa/states/newmexico/

Language Arts
Find the cities of New Mexico in this word search.
Learn about Mexico with this crossword puzzle.

Reading
Research to find the answers about New Mexico for this worksheet.
Geography

Read about the geography of New Mexico here. Then Find New Mexico on this map.

The First Woman Governor Lesson Plan

2010-01-04T10:21:00.000-08:00

Homeschool Teacher - Lesson Plan & NewsletterJan 5, 2010

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History

On this day in 1925, Wyoming elected the first woman governor in the United States. Her name was Nellie Tayloe Ross. Learn more about her here: http://www.nellietayloeross.com/history.html

Research
Learn more about Wyoming here: http://www.enchantedlearning.com/usa/states/wyoming/index.shtml
Then complete this worksheet:
http://www.homeschoolviews.com/unit-studies/wyomingstate.pdf

Vocabulary
Find these Wyoming words with this word search: http://www.thepotters.com/puzzles/wyoming.html

Geography
Learn about Wyoming’s geography here: http://www.enchantedlearning.com/usa/statesbw/wyoming.shtml

Writing Prompt
”Old Faithful” is a geyser in Wyoming that erupts from 60 to 100 feet in the air about every 30 minutes each day. Write your story as if something caused it to stop erupting. What happened?

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Utah Lesson Plan

2010-01-03T16:01:00.001-08:00

Homeschool Teacher - Lesson Plan & NewsletterJanuary 4, 2010
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History
On this day in 1896, Utah became the 45th state to be admitted to the Union. Learn more about Texas using this worksheet.

Language Arts
Try this Utah Word Search

Writing Prompt
Write a diamante poem about Utah here.

Reading
Read about memorable Utah events here.

Geography
Learn about the map of Utah here.

Math
Learn About Decimals and Percents With This Worksheet.

New Year's Lesson Plan

2009-12-30T19:50:00.000-08:00

Homeschool Teacher - Lesson Plan & NewsletterDecember 31, 2009
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History
Today is New Year’s Eve!

Writing Prompt
What are your New Year’s Resolutions?

Language Arts
Try this New Year’s Word Search

Math
Practice Multiplication with this worksheet.

Texas Lesson Plan

2009-12-28T15:23:00.001-08:00

Homeschool Teacher - Lesson Plan & NewsletterDecember 29 2009
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History
On this day in 1845, Texas became the 28th state to be admitted to the Union. Learn more about Texas using this worksheet.

Language Arts
Texas word search

Writing Prompt
Write about Texas here.
Geography
Try this geography activity.

Math
Practice long division with this worksheet.

Iowa Lesson Plan

2009-12-28T12:45:00.001-08:00

Homeschool Teacher - Lesson Plan & NewsletterDecember 28 2009
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History
On this day in 1846, Iowa became the 29th state to be admitted to the Union. Learn more about Iowa using this worksheet.

Language Arts
How many Iowa words can you find in this word search?

Geography
Try this geography activity.

Hansel and Gretel Lesson Plan

2009-12-22T20:10:00.001-08:00

Homeschool Teacher - Lesson Plan & NewsletterDecember 23, 2009
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History
On this day in 1893, the opera, Hansel and Gretel was first performed.

Writing Prompt
Write your own fairy tale.

Reading
Read Hansel and Gretel. Use this venn diagram to compare the witch and the stepmother.

Gorilla Lesson Plan

2009-12-22T10:04:00.000-08:00

Homeschool Teacher - Lesson Plan & NewsletterDecember 22, 2009
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History
On this day in 1956, the first Gorilla was born in captivity at the Columbus Zoo in Ohio. Learn more about mountain gorillas here.

Language Arts
Research gorillas with this worksheet. Then write a short report.

Sign Language
Some gorillas have learned sign language. You can learn the letters of the alphabet in sign language here.

Reading
Learn about Dian Fossey with this reading comprehension worksheet.
Math
Practice percentages and reading a pie chart with this zoo themed worksheet.

Christmas Lesson Plan

2009-12-16T11:16:00.001-08:00

Homeschool Teacher - Lesson Plan & NewsletterDecember 17, 2009
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History
Christmas is coming soon!

Language Arts
Try this Christmas word sort .
Art
Make a Christmas Mandela here.
Math
Practice multiplication facts with this fun Christmas themed math Bingo game .
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History
Christmas is coming soon!

Language Arts
Try this Christmas word sort.
Art
Make a Christmas Mandela here.
Math
Practice multiplication facts with this fun Christmas themed math Bingo game.

Hot Chocolate Lesson Plan

2009-12-14T05:54:00.001-08:00

Homeschool Teacher - Lesson Plan & NewsletterDecember 14, 2009
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History
Yesterday was National cocoa day! Learn about the history of chocolate here.
VocabularyHow many words can you make out of hot chocolate?http://bogglesworldesl.com/files2/hotchocolate.docGeographyWhere in the world do they make chocolate? Find out here: http://www.teachnet-lab.org/miami/2005/linero2/Lesson%204%20student%20worksheet.htm

ScienceTry this chocolate science experiment.
Math
Try these hot chocolate math problems.

Japan Lesson Plan

2009-12-07T21:13:00.000-08:00

Homeschool Teacher - Lesson Plan & NewsletterDecember 8, 2009
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History
On this day in 1941, Congress declared war on Japan, and the US entered World War II. Learn more about Japan here: http://www.kidcyber.com.au/topics/Japan1.htmLanguage Arts
Learn about Haiku poems.
Geography
Make a map of Japan here.
Science
There are lots of volcanoes in Japan. Learn about volcanoes here.
Art
Learn to write Japanese calligraphy.
Math
There are lots of volcanoes in Japan. Try these volcano math problems.

Thanksgiving Lesson Plan

2009-11-24T20:45:00.000-08:00

Homeschool Teacher - Lesson Plan & NewsletterNovember 25, 2009
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History
Tomorrow is Thanksgiving! Investigate the first Thanksgiving here.
Reading
Read about the first Thanksgiving here.
Writing Prompt
Write a 5 paragraph essay about the things you are thankful for here.
Vocabulary
Try this vocabulary quiz.

Math
Solve these Thanksgiving word problems.
Don’t Forget the Math Challenge!

Homeschool Math Challenge November 25

2009-11-24T20:02:00.001-08:00

There are 4 turkeys left in the store's freezer. The prices on their tags read: $17.65, $18.53, $17.94, and $19.33. What is the average price of a turkey?

Send answers to kellys 3ps@sbcglobal.net

Good luck!

Kelly

Lyndon B JohnsonLesson Plan

2009-11-03T06:46:00.000-08:00

Homeschool Teacher - Lesson Plan & NewsletterNovember 3, 2009
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History
On this day in 1964, Lyndon B Johnson won the presidential election to become the 36th President of the United States. Research Lyndon B. Johnson or another president of your choice with these worksheets.

Reading
Read about how the President of the US is elected here.

Writing Prompt
Pretend that you were running for the presidency. Prepare a campaign speech and highlight the important things that you would wish to accomplish if elected. http://www.teach-nology.com/worksheets/soc_studies/president/running/

Language Arts
Each President related word is missing a letter. Can you fill in the blanks?

Math
Use statistics about the Presidents to practice math!

Homeschool Math Challenge October 30

2009-10-30T13:25:00.001-07:00

Parker bought seven bags of candy to give out to trick-or-treaters Halloween night. When it was all over, he had 14 pieces of candy left. If 84 trick-or-treaters each received a piece of candy from him, how many pieces of candy were in each bag?

Halloween Lesson Plan

2009-10-29T22:16:00.001-07:00

Homeschool Teacher - Lesson Plan & NewsletterOctober 30, 2009
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History
Tomorrow is Halloween!

Reading
Try this reading activity.

Writing Prompt
A Halloween writing prompt to write a 5 paragraph essay.

Language Arts
Is it a noun or an adjective?
Art
A pumpkin template to print for crafts, art projects, and more.

Math
Find the value of each candy with this algebraic thinking worksheet
Use your multiplication skills to solve the creepy crawly problems.
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Don’t forget the math challenge!

Fire Safety Lesson Plan

2009-10-04T21:51:00.001-07:00

Homeschool Teacher - Lesson Plan & NewsletterOctober 5, 2009
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History
This week is fire prevention week.

Reading
Read about why we celebrate fire prevention week.

Handwriting
Fire starts with the letter F. Practice writing the letter f in cursive.

Language Arts
Design a brochure about fire safety.

Math
Solve these Fired up Math facts.

Don’t forget the math challenge!
http://www.docstoc.com/docs/12548603/Fire-Safety-word-problems

Squirrel Lesson Plan

2009-09-27T17:05:00.001-07:00

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

2009-09-14T21:39:00.001-07:00

Homeschool Teacher - Lesson Plan & Newsletter

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

2009-09-13T23:43:00.000-07:00

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

2009-09-09T09:12:00.000-07:00

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

2009-09-03T23:20:00.001-07:00

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

2009-09-01T22:31:00.001-07:00

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

2009-09-01T03:47:00.000-07:00

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

Tennis Lesson Plans

2009-08-30T13:01:00.000-07:00

Homeschool Teacher - Lesson Plan & NewsletterAugust 31, 2009
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History
On this day in 1881, the first U.S. men's single tennis championship was held in Newport, RI.

Language Arts
Practice finding the main idea with this worksheet.

Vocabulary
Fill in the Tennis related words here.

Math
Practice adding and subtracting decimals with this tennis themed worksheet.

Don’t forget the math challenge!
http://www.docstoc.com/docs/10578014/tennis-word-problems-4-8

Martin Luther King Jr. Lesson Plan

2009-08-28T09:43:00.001-07:00

Homeschool Teacher - Lesson Plan & NewsletterAugust 28, 2009
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History
On this day in 1963, Martin Luther King Jr. gave his famous, “I have a dream” speech. You can hear it here.

Writing Prompt
Martin Luther King Jr. had a dream that all people would be treated fairly. Write a paragraph describing how you would make the world a better place. Explain how you might work to achieve those dreams.
Reading
Read more about Martin Luther King Jr.

Language Arts
Test your proofreading skills as you learn about Martin Luther King Jr.

Vocabulary
Define each of these words.

Don’t forget the math challenge!
http://www.docstoc.com/docs/10499348/Martin-Luther-King-word-problems-4-8

Martin Luther King "I have a dream"

2009-08-27T21:41:00.001-07:00

Mother Teresa Lesson Plan

2009-08-26T21:57:00.000-07:00

Homeschool Teacher - Lesson Plan & NewsletterAugust 27, 2009
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History
Mother Teresa might have been born on this day in 1910. Her birthday is a bit of a mystery. Learn more about it here.

Writing Prompt
Mother Teresa dedicated her life to helping the poor. What are some things you could do to help the poor?
Reading
Read this poem by Mother Teresa.

Language Arts
Completer each sentence with the correct word here.

Don’t forget the math challenge!

http://www.docstoc.com/docs/10454320/Mother-Teresa-math-probs-4-8

Dog Lesson Plan

2009-08-26T15:58:00.000-07:00

Homeschool Teacher - Lesson Plan & NewsletterAugust 26, 2009
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History
Today is National Dog Day. Learn more about dogs here.

Writing Prompt
Continue this prompt: One day a dog started talking to me...

Math
Practice order of operations with this dog themed worksheet.

Don’t Forget the math challenge!

http://www.docstoc.com/docs/10425343/dog-word-problems-4-8

Banana Split Lesson Plan

2009-08-24T08:38:00.001-07:00

Homeschool Teacher - Lesson Plan & NewsletterAugust 25, 2009
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History
Today is National Banana Split Day.

Writing Prompt
Write a recipe for banana splits here.

Language Arts
Fill in the blanks with b words here.

Reading
Read about bananas here.

Science
Extract the DNA from a banana here.

Don’t Forget the math challenge!

http://www.docstoc.com/docs/10318275/banana-split-math-challenge-4-8

Volcano Lesson Plan

2009-08-22T18:15:00.000-07:00

Homeschool Teacher - Lesson Plan & NewsletterAugust 24, 2009
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History
August 24, 79 A.D. was an historic date for the world. This was the day that Mount Vesuvius erupted in a huge explosion. It was one of the largest volcanic explosions in recorded history. This is what the eruption looked like.

Writing Prompt
What do you think it would be like to live near a volcano?

Language Arts
Learn about volcanoes and tornadoes with this language arts worksheet.

Reading
Read about a volcano here.
Science
Learn why volcanoes erupt here.

Math
Practice adding really big numbers here.

Don’t Forget the math challenge!
http://www.docstoc.com/docs/10276531/volcano-word-problems-4-8

Mona Lisa Lesson Plan

2009-08-21T00:14:00.000-07:00

Homeschool Teacher - Lesson Plan & NewsletterAugust 21, 2009
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History
On this day in 1911, The "Mona Lisa" by Leonardo da Vinci was stolen from the Louvre in Paris. It was recovered in 1913.

Writing Prompt
The Mona Lisa is probably one of the best known and most famous portrait. Why do you think people like this painting so much?

Reading
Read about the theft of the Mona Lisa here.
Science
Try this fun activity.
Math
Don’t Forget the math challenge!

http://www.docstoc.com/docs/10184359/Mona-Lisa-Math-Challenge-4-8

Chinese Valentine's Day Lesson Plan

2009-08-20T11:01:00.000-07:00

Homeschool Teacher - Lesson Plan & NewsletterAugust 20, 2009
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History
Celebrate love ....Chinese style. Today is Chinese Valentine’s Day

Writing Prompt
Write about the people you love with this writing prompt.
Reading
Read about Chinese Valentine’s Day here.

Math
Practice reducing fractions with this worksheet.
Don’t Forget the math challenge!
http://www.docstoc.com/docs/10163626/Valentines-Math-Challenge-4-8

Airplane Lesson Plan

2009-08-19T09:00:00.001-07:00

Homeschool Teacher - Lesson Plan & NewsletterAugust 19, 2009
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History
Today is Aviation Day. in honor of the birthday of aviator Orville Wright. The Wright brothers, Orville and Wilbur, were pioneer aviators in the United States. Orville was the first person to successfully fly an airplane. His first flight was December 17, 1903 at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina.

Language Arts
Rewrite the sentences in a different tense with this worksheet.

Reading
Read about the Wright Brothers here.
Writing Prompt
Write about technology here.
Math

Don’t Forget the math challenge!

http://www.docstoc.com/docs/10084216/Airplane-Math-Challenge-4-8

Homeschool Math Challenge August 17

2009-08-17T10:09:00.000-07:00

Homeschool Teacher - Lesson Plan & NewsletterAugust 17, 2009
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History
August is Water Quality Month.
Language Arts
Proofread this passage about water.

Writing Prompt
Write or draw ways you use water, places you see water, why water is important to you, and ways you can help protect and conserve water.

Foreign Language
Learn how to say water in Chinese here.
Science
Learn about the water cycle here.

Don’t Forget the math challenge!

http://www.docstoc.com/docs/9985895/Water-Math-Challenge-4-8

Golf Lesson Plan

2009-08-13T21:15:00.001-07:00

Homeschool Teacher - Lesson Plan & NewsletterAugust 14, 2009
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History
August is National Golf month.
Vocabulary
Find the golf words in this wordsearch.

Reading
Compare baseball and golf with this baseball vs golf venn diagram worksheet

Math
Try this logic problem.
Practice multiplying by 4 here.

Don’t forget the math challenge!
http://www.docstoc.com/docs/9835393/golf-word-problems-4-8

Homeschool Math Challenge August 13

2009-08-12T16:54:00.001-07:00

deer word problems K-3 -

Model-T Lesson Plan

2009-08-11T16:14:00.000-07:00

Homeschool Teacher - Lesson Plan & NewsletterAugust 12, 2009
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History
On this day in 1908, Ford started to build the first Model T. Watch a movie about the Model T here: http://americanhistory.si.edu/onthemove/exhibition/exhibition_8_6.html Scroll down to red box that says Ford Assembly Line 1920s.

Vocabulary
Define these words: productivity, specialization, transportation

Reading
Read about Henry Ford and the Model T with this reading comprehension worksheet: http://www.docstoc.com/docs/9690020/Model-T-reading-comprehension

Writing Prompt
Henry Ford once said, “If you think you can, or think you can’t, you are right.” What do you think he meant by that?
Math
Work on chart reading skills, graphing, and supply and demand with this Model T themed worksheet.
http://www.docstoc.com/docs/9683971/Model-T-production

Don’t Forget the math challenge!
http://homeschoolingthemiddleyears.blogspot.com/2009/08/homeschool-math-challenge-august-12.html

Homeschool Math Challenge August 12

2009-08-11T09:39:00.001-07:00

Model T math challenge 4-8 -

Babe Ruth Lesson Plan

2009-08-11T00:06:00.000-07:00

Homeschool Teacher - Lesson Plan & NewsletterAugust 11, 2009
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History
On this day in 1929, Babe Ruth became the first baseball player to hit 500 career homeruns.

Reading
Read more about Babe Ruth here: http://www.mrnussbaum.com/ruth.htm

Language Arts
Solve these sports analogies: http://www.superteacherworksheets.com/vocab/analogies-sports.pdf

Writing Prompt
What would it be like to hit a homerun? Describe it in a story.
Math

Don’t Forget the math challenge!

http://homeschoolingthemiddleyears.blogspot.com/2009/08/homeschool-math-challenge-august-11.html

Homeschool Math Challenge August 11

2009-08-10T23:53:00.000-07:00

Baseball word problems 4-8. -

Missouri Lesson Plan

2009-08-10T00:10:00.001-07:00

Homeschool Teacher - Lesson Plan & NewsletterAugust 10, 2009

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History
On this day in 1821, Missouri became the 24th state. Research Missouri and answer the questions on this worksheet: http://homeschooling.about.com/cs/unitssubjgeog/l/blstateform.htm

Handwriting
Practice writing Missouri in cursive here: http://www.handwritingforkids.com/handwrite/cursive/geography/images/usstates07c.gif

Geography
Find Missouri on this map: http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/united_states/usa_blank2.jpg

Don’t forget the math challenge!
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Homeschool Math Challenge August 10

2009-08-10T00:05:00.000-07:00

Missouri Math Challenge 4-8 -

Lighthouse Lesson Plan

2009-08-07T12:36:00.000-07:00

Homeschool Teacher - Lesson Plan & NewsletterAugust 7, 2009

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History
Today is national lighthouse day. Take a virtual tour of a lighthouse here: http://www.calvertmarinemuseum.com/vtours.htm

Reading
Learn more about lighthouse day here: http://www.docstoc.com/docs/9534141/lighthouse-reading-comprehension

Writing Prompt
Write a story about life in a lighthouse.
Math
Practice multiplying 2 digit numbers by 2 digit numbers with this worksheet: http://www.docstoc.com/docs/9543067/lighthouse-multiplication

Don’t Forget the math challenge!
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Homeschool Math Challenge August 7

2009-08-07T12:32:00.000-07:00

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Clowns Lesson Plan

2009-08-06T12:20:00.001-07:00

Homeschool Teacher - Lesson Plan & NewsletterAugust 6, 2009

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History
This is national clown week.

Reading
Find the main idea in this paragraph about becoming a clown:

Writing Prompt
What would it be like if you were a clown? Tell about it with this writing prompt: http://www.docstoc.com/docs/9510995/clown-writing-prompt-3rd-and-up

Math
Practice adding lots of numbers together with this worksheet: http://www.docstoc.com/docs/9513634/clown-addition

Don’t Forget the math challenge!

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Homeschool Math Challenge August 6

2009-08-06T11:14:00.001-07:00

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Neil Armstrong Lesson Plan

2009-08-04T15:29:00.000-07:00

Homeschool Teacher - Lesson Plan & NewsletterAugust 5, 2009

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History
On this day in 1930, astronaut Neil Armstrong was born.

Reading
Learn about Neil Armstrong with this reading comprehension worksheet: http://www.docstoc.com/docs/9424396/Neil-Armstrong-reading-comprehension

Writing Prompt
How much money should be spent on space travel? Answer that question with this writing prompt: http://www.docstoc.com/docs/9422946/spending-money-on-space-travel-writing-prompt

Language Arts
Learn about facts and opinions with this Neil Armstrong themed worksheet: http://www.docstoc.com/docs/9422727/Facts-and-Opinions-worksheet

Don’t Forget the math challenge!

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