Utah Lesson Plan

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.

Gorilla Lesson Plan

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.

Fire Safety Lesson Plan

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.

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http://www.docstoc.com/docs/12548603/Fire-Safety-word-problems

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.

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

Mother Teresa Lesson Plan

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!


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Dog Lesson Plan

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.

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

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



Don’t forget the math challenge!
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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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Clowns Lesson Plan

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

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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



Don’t Forget the math challenge!

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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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Colorado Lesson Plan

Homeschool Teacher - Lesson Plan & NewsletterAugust 1, 2009


History
On this day in 1876, Colorado became a state. Research a famous person from Colorado and fill out this report : http://www.docstoc.com/docs/9169213/historic-figure-report

Reading
Learn more about Colorado here:
http://www.docstoc.com/docs/9091695/Colorado-Reading-comprehension

Science
Learn more about the Colorado state bird with this worksheet: http://www.docstoc.com/docs/9098886/Colorado-state-bird-worksheet

Math
Reach the top of the mountains with this mountain math worksheet:
http://www.docstoc.com/docs/9175167/Mountain-math


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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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