Earth Day Lesson Plan

Homeschool Teacher - Lesson Plan & Newsletter
April 20, 2007

History
This Sunday, April 22 is Earth Day. Read more about it here:
http://momof6malloyboys.blogspot.com/2007/04/earth-day.html

And here:
http://www.helium.com/tm/245031/family-friendly-there-things

Discussion Questions:
1. List 3 things you can do to protect the earth.


Journal
Earth day is a special day when we celebrate taking care of the Earth. Draw a picture or write a story about someone doing things to protect the Earth.

Coloring page:
http://www.abcteach.com/free/e/earth01_m.pdf


Reading
Reading comprehension:
http://www.abcteach.com/free/r/rc_primary_earthday.pdf

Science
The water cycle
http://www.kidzone.ws/water/index.html

Art
Earth Day wreath
http://www.dltk-kids.com/crafts/earth/mearthwreath.html

Don’t Forget the Math Challenge!
http://homeschoolingk.blogspot.com/2007/04/math-challenge-april-20.html
A bonus question is listed here:
http://homeschoolingk.blogspot.com/2007/04/math-challenge-bonus.html

For more Free Homeschool Lesson Plans

http://homeschoolingk.blogspot.com/ (k-3)

http://homeschoolingthemiddleyears.blogspot.com/( 4-8)

Math Challenge Bonus

Rachel went to an Earth Day Fair. She bought a book about Alaska at the fair. The book cost $4.94. She gave the clerk five dollars. How much change did she get?
Send answers to kellys3ps@sbcglobal.net
Parents may help, but try to let your child figure it out on their own.

Weekly winner wins a Smencil. Monthly winner wins a $20 Barnes and Noble gift certificate!
Good Luck!
Kelly

Math Challenge April 20

Nicholas is picking up soda cans from the lot near his house. On Monday he picked up seven soda cans. On Tuesday he picked up six cans. On Wednesday he picked up two cans. How many cans did Nicholas pick up in all?


Send answers to kellys3ps@sbcglobal.net
Parents may help, but try to let your child figure it out on their own.

Weekly winner wins a Smencil. Monthly winner wins a $20 Barnes and Noble gift certificate!
Good Luck!
Kelly