52 Totally Awesome Science Experiments You Can Do At Home

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

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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

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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

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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!

http://homeschoolingthemiddleyears.blogspot.com/2010/05/homeschool-math-challenge-may-10.html

Homeschool Math Challenge May 10

Answer this question for a chance to win a Smencil!

President's Day Lesson Plan

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!
http://homeschoolingthemiddleyears.blogspot.com/2009/02/homeschool-math-challenge-february-16.html


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Valentine's Day Lesson Plan

Homeschool Teacher - Lesson Plan & NewsletterFebruary 14, 2010
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Note: I found out that you can buy items at TPT for 10% off, today only, using the code PR5TD. To see a list of my Teachers Pay Teachers items, click here.
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.