Math Challenge May 8

A pile of socks are tossed randomly in a drawer. There are 2 red socks, 4 yellow socks, a blue sock, and 10 white socks. What is the likelihood that the first sock pulled from the drawer will be white?

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Parents may help, but try to let your child figure it out on their own.

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Good Luck!
Kelly

Stamp Collecting Lesson Plan

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May 2, 2007

History
On this day the first stamp collection was started.


Create a postage stamp honoring the accomplishments of your favorite person. On the back of your stamp, list important details, including dates and other facts about the person.
http://www.eduplace.com/monthlytheme/pdf/stamplg.pdf


Did you know that the people in our country suggest ideas for new stamp designs? Citizens can send their suggestions to the U. S. Postal Service's Citizens Stamp Advisory Committee which is made up of artists, historians, business people and stamp collectors. The committee selects the subjects they think most Americans would really enjoy. The Postmaster General makes the final decision.

If you would like to suggest a stamp idea, you can write a letter to the committee explaining why your subject should be chosen. You can send your suggestions to:

Citizens Stamp Advisory
Committee
Stamp Development Branch,
U. S. Postal Service
Washington, DC 20260



A Little Bit of Everything
Have fun with this packet of stamp info:
http://www.postalmuseum.si.edu/educators/PostalPack.pdf

Don’t Forget the Math Challenge!
http://homeschoolingthemiddleyears.blogspot.com/2007/05/math-challenge-may-7.html


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Math Challenge May 7

Steven has 68 stamps in his stamp album. He puts six stamps on a page. How many full pages of stamps does he have?

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Kelly

This Week's Winner!

Congratulations to Erin M.! If you think your child is the winner, please email me at kellys3ps@sbcglobal.net with a mailing address to send your smencil!

Weather Lesson Plan

Homeschool Teacher - Lesson Plan & Newsletter
May 3, 2007

History
Today is Weather Day!

Reading
Read about what causes precipitation:
http://www.wildwildweather.com/precipitation.htm
How do snowflakes form?
http://www.pa.msu.edu/%7Esciencet/ask_st/100897.html

Science
Learn about different types of clouds:
http://www.canteach.ca/elementary/earthspace3.html
Geography
Reading weather maps
http://ww2010.atmos.uiuc.edu/(Gh)/guides/maps/home.rxml

Math
Weather Math
http://score.kings.k12.ca.us/lessons/weathermath/wrksht1.html

Don’t Forget the Math Challenge!
http://homeschoolingthemiddleyears.blogspot.com/2007/05/math-challenge-may-4.html


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Math Challenge May 4

The speed of four tornadoes were 102 mph, 78 mph, 96 mph, and 84 mph. What was the average speed of the tornadoes?

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Kelly

Space Lesson Plan

Homeschool Teacher - Lesson Plan & Newsletter
May 3, 2007

History
Today is Space Day!

Here is a fun way to remember the names of the planets:
http://wapi.isu.edu/Geo_Pgt/Mod01_PlanScience/planets_sml.jpg

Journal
Do you think we will ever live on another planet? If so, what will it be like? You may draw a picture to illustrate as well.
Reading

Read about the planets:
http://www.manatee.k12.fl.us/sites/elementary/palmasola/mathlabplanets.htm


Math
Shoot for the stars as you push your math skills to the limits.
http://teacher.scholastic.com/mathhunt/StartGame.asp?QuizID=11

How much do you weigh on other planets?
http://www.manatee.k12.fl.us/sites/elementary/palmasola/relwchart1.htm

Practice your multiplication facts (click on play on-line)
http://www.gdbdp.com/multiflyer/homepage.html

Don’t Forget the Math Challenge!
http://homeschoolingthemiddleyears.blogspot.com/2007/05/math-challenge-may-3.html

Here is a bonus challenge: http://homeschoolingthemiddleyears.blogspot.com/2007/05/math-bonus.html



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