New York Lesson Plan

Homeschool Teacher - Lesson Plan & Newsletter
March 28, 2007

History
On this day in 1799, New York State abolishes slavery. Today we will learn about the state of New York!

Reading

Learn more about New York City! http://www.helium.com/tm/237191/eight-million-people-making
Handwriting
Practice the letter N
http://www.edhelper.com/kindergarten/dnLetter_N_Writing1.htm

Geography


Use this site: http://www.dos.state.ny.us/kidsroom/nysfacts/stfacts.html

To help you fill out this state information form about New York: http://homeschooling.about.com/cs/unitssubjgeog/l/blstateform.htm
New York State Flag Coloring Page http://www.kidzone.ws/geography/usa/newyork/flag.htm
New York Facts Coloring Pages http://www.dos.state.ny.us/kidsroom/nysfacts/mainpg.html

Math
Try your hand at these New York story problems (2-3rd grade)
http://www.edhelper.com/geography/New_York_Math1.htm


Don’t Forget the Math Challenge!

http://homeschoolingk.blogspot.com/2007/03/math-challenge-march-28.html


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Math Challenge March 28

Rachel's family bought tickets for the Circle Line Statue of Liberty Ferry. It cost $10 each for her parents, $4 each for Rachel and her brother, and $8 for his grandmother who is a senior citizen. They boarded the ferry for the 9:10 a.m. departure and arrived at Liberty Island at 9:25 a.m.

How many people went on the ferry with Rachel? (Just her family!)

(Bonus 1: For 5 tickets)

1. How long was the trip?

(Bonus 2: For 5 tickets)

2. How much did it cost for them all to ride the ferry?

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