New Years Lesson Plan

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!

Chinese Valentine's Day Lesson Plan

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.
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Golf Lesson Plan

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.

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Model-T Lesson Plan

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

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Babe Ruth Lesson Plan

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

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Missouri Lesson Plan

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



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Lighthouse Lesson Plan

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

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Neil Armstrong Lesson Plan

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



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Sharks Lesson Plan

Homeschool Teacher - Lesson Plan & NewsletterAugust 4, 2009


History
This week is Shark Week on the Discovery Channel! Learn more about sharks here: http://www.kidzone.ws/sharks/facts1.htm


Reading
Learn more about sharks with this reading comprehension worksheet: http://www.docstoc.com/docs/9411437/sharks-reading-comprehension


Language Arts
Research a shark of your choice to complete this wanted poster: http://www.docstoc.com/docs/9412575/Shark-wanted-poster

Music
Color that note! Learn about different music notes here: http://www.makingmusicfun.net/htm/f_printit_free_printable_worksheets/color-that-note-treble-clef-c-position-worksheet.htm

Science
Learn about the parts of a shark with this worksheet: http://www.docstoc.com/docs/9406513/Parts-of-a-shark




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Basketball Lesson Plan

Homeschool Teacher - Lesson Plan & NewsletterAugust 3, 2009


History
On this day in 1949, The National Basketball Association was formed.

Reading
Learn more about basketball here: http://www.docstoc.com/docs/9395873/basketball-reading-comprehension

Language Arts
Correct the sentences in this basketball themed worksheet: http://www.docstoc.com/docs/9398587/basketball-incomplete-sentences


Writing Prompt
Write a story about what it would be like to be a professional basketball player.


Math

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Lincoln Penny Lesson Plan

Homeschool Teacher - Lesson Plan & NewsletterAugust 2, 2009


History
On this day in 1909, the first Lincoln penny was issued.
Reading
Learn about the history of the Lincoln penny with this reading comprehension worksheet: http://www.docstoc.com/docs/9298868/History-of-the-Lincoln-penny

Language Arts
Practice your grammar with this worksheet: http://www.docstoc.com/docs/9305766/Abe-Lincoln-grammar

Math
Practice multiplication here: http://www.docstoc.com/docs/9300901/Lincoln-multiplication
Practice addition here: http://www.docstoc.com/docs/9307826/top-hat-addition

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St. Patrick's Day Lesson Plan

Homeschool Teacher - Lesson Plan & NewsletterMarch 17, 2009


History
Today is St. Patrick’s Day!
Writing Prompt
Write a story about a leprechaun here: http://www.busyteacherscafe.com/worksheets/leprechaun_writing.pdf

Reading
Learn more about Ireland here: http://www.abcteach.com/free/r/rc_irish_history.pdf

Math
Practice multiplying decimals here: http://www.kidzone.ws/math/patrick/multiplication6.html

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Davy Crockett Lesson Plan

Homeschool Teacher - Lesson Plan & NewsletterMarch 16, 2008


History
On this day in 1955, The Ballad of Davy Crockett" by Bill Hayes reaches the number-one spot on the pop music charts. The smash hit sells more than 7 million records and stays at number one for five straight weeks. The legend of Davy Crockett had captured the American imagination and coonskin caps start popping up everywhere. Read more about him here: http://www.biography.com/search/article.do?id=192834

Reading
Read more about Davy Crockett here: http://www.enchantedlearning.com/history/us/people/c/crockett/coloring.shtml

Vocabulary
Define the following words: legislator, formal, and narrative

Language Arts
Practice verb tenses here: http://class.georgiasouthern.edu/writingc/handouts/verbforms1.htm
Learn about subjects and predicates here: http://mrshatzi.com/files/subs-preds-ws-1a.pdf

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Florida Lesson Plan

Homeschool Teacher - Lesson Plan & NewsletterMarch 3, 2009


History
On this day in 1845, Florida became the 27th state of the United States of America. Learn more about Florida with this worksheet: http://homeschooling.about.com/cs/unitssubjgeog/l/blstateform.htm


Reading
Read about a boy who lives in Florida here: http://homeschooling.about.com/od/unitssubjgeog/ss/state001.htm

Then answer the following questions:
1. Shark Valley is in the _____________ part of the Florida Everglades.
2. The Florida Keys are a chain of _______ islands.
3. Key West is ____ miles from Cuba.
4. Many Cuban immigrants settled in Florida after fleeing __________’s government in Cuba.

Writing Prompt
When I awoke this morning, I saw an alligator in my backyard. Finish the rest of this story.

Geography
Use this worksheet: http://www.enchantedlearning.com/usa/statesbw/florida.shtml to complete this one: http://www.enchantedlearning.com/usa/label/states/florida/

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Bathtub Lesson Plan

Homeschool Teacher - Lesson Plan & NewsletterFebruary 23, 2008


History
On this day in 1851, the first bathtub was installed in the White House.

Language Arts
How many synonyms can you think of for the word clean? Learn more about synonyms here: http://www.firstschoolyears.com/literacy/word/other/synonyms/worksheets/synonym%20worksheet%20(1).pdf

Practice prepositions here: http://azargrammar.com/assets/beginning/BEGVocabularyWorksheets/BEGVocab1/BEGvoc1-10.pdf


Writing Prompt
Write a story here: http://www.ezschool.com/EZSheets/Writing/Activities/Story_Writing/sheet6.html

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Car Lesson Plan

Homeschool Teacher - Lesson Plan & NewsletterFebruary 20, 2008


History
Automobile manufacturer, Enzo Ferrari was born on this day in 1898. Learn more about automobiles here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Car


Language Arts
What is a synonym for automobile? See what other synonyms you can find here: http://www.firstschoolyears.com/literacy/word/other/synonyms/worksheets/synonym%20worksheet%20(1).pdf

Math
Practice your math facts here: http://www.funbrain.com/osa/index.html
Try these problems: http://www.mathmammoth.com/preview/Decimals_Worksheets_Word_Problems.pdf

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Solar System Lesson Plan

Homeschool Teacher - Lesson Plan & NewsletterFebruary 19, 2008


History
Today is solar system day! Astronomer, Nicolaus Copernicus was born on this day in 1473. He proved that the earth revolved around the sun.

Vocabulary
Define the following words: astronomer, solar system, universe, planet, gravity

Writing Prompt
Which planet would you most want to visit, and why?

Language Arts
Choose a planet to research here: http://www.windows.ucar.edu/tour/link=/teacher_resources/explanet_sheet.html

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Battery Lesson Plan

Homeschool Teacher - Lesson Plan & NewsletterFebruary 18, 2008


History
Alessandro Volta, inventor of the battery was born on this day in 1745.

Vocabulary
Learn more about batteries and electricity here: http://www.gtchild.co.uk/content/images/science/electricity_worksheet.pdf

Writing Prompt
Imagine that humans needed batteries. Write a story about it.
Science
Learn about batteries here: http://www.myschoolhouse.com/courses/O/1/68.asp

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Kindness Lesson Plan

Homeschool Teacher - Lesson Plan & NewsletterFebruary 17, 2008


History
Today is Random Acts of Kindness Day!

Vocabulary
Define each of the following words. Then use each in a sentence:
Patience, Tolerance, Acceptance, Honesty, Cooperation, Caring, Giving, Gentleness

Reading
Read this story about kindness: http://www.longlongtimeago.com/llta_fables_lionmouse.html

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President's Day Lesson Plan

Homeschool Teacher - Lesson Plan & NewsletterFebruary 16, 2008


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

Reading
Read about President’s Day: http://maggieskindercorner.com/HurrayforPresDay.pdf
Learn more about what the President does here: http://www.whitehousehistory.org/04/subs/04_a01_a.html

Vocabulary
See if you can find all the Presidents in this word search: http://www.homeschoolhelperonline.com/worksheets/presidents_word_search.htm

Math
Learn important and interesting facts about our nation’s leaders. Then apply your skills and prove your math leadership by correctly solving monumental questions here: http://teacher.scholastic.com/mathhunt/StartGame.asp?QuizID=2

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

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