Cinco De Mayo Lesson Plan

Homeschool Teacher - Lesson Plan & NewsletterMay 5, 2008


History

Today is Cinco De Mayo.

Handwriting

Practice writing the word maracas here: http://homeschooling.about.com/od/holidays/ss/cincoprint_8.htm

Writing Prompt

Cinco de Mayo is a very special day in Mexico and many Mexican-Americans celebrate it in their new country. Tell how your family celebrates a special day (holiday, birthday, etc.).
Geography/ Reading

Learn more about Mexico here: http://www.apples4theteacher.com/elibrary/mexico-the-country.html

Language Arts

Put the following words in alphabetical order: http://homeschooling.about.com/od/holidays/ss/cincoprint_5.htm

Don’t Forget the Math Challenge!


http://homeschoolingk.blogspot.com/2008/05/homeschool-math-challenge-may-5.html


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Homeschool Math Challenge May 5

We bought 5 Cinco De Mayo ballons. Each one cost $3.00. How much did we spend?

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Good Luck!

Kelly

Postcard Lesson Plan

Homeschool Teacher - Lesson Plan & Newsletter
May 2, 2008

History

The first week in May is National Postcard week.

Language Arts

Write your own postcard here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/words/grammar/interestsentences/pronouns/worksheet.shtml

Science

Do some research about a planet and then make a postcard describing what you learned:

http://www.lessonplanspage.com/LAScienceArtPostcardsFromPlutoIdea2.htm

Don’t Forget the Math Challenge!

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Homeschool Math Challenge May 2

Postcards cost 25 cents each. How many postcards can I buy if I have $1.50?

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Good Luck!

Kelly

Empire State Building Lesson Plan

Homeschool Teacher - Lesson Plan & Newsletter
May 1, 2008

History

On this day in 1931, The Empire State Building had its official opening. At the time it was the tallest building in the World. Learn more about the Empire State building here: http://encarta.msn.com/encnet/refpages/refarticle.aspx?refid=761580859

Coloring Pages

Have fun coloring these pictures of The Empire State Building:

http://www.esbnyc.com/kids/kids_coloringpages.cfm?CFID=27302689&CFTOKEN=67869449##

Math

How tall is that building? Learn about some really tall buildings while practicing your math skills here: http://homeschoolingk.blogspot.com/2008/05/empire-state-building-math.html

Don’t Forget the Math Challenge!

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Empire State Building Math

1. How much taller is the Sears Tower than the Empire State Building?

2. Use the correct sign to make these sentences true ( < , >)

Sears Tower Empire State Building
Taipei 101 Sears Tower
Taipei 101 Palrons Tower

3. How much taller is the Palrons Tower than the Empire State Building?

Homeschool Math Challenge May 1

The Empire State Building is open every day from 8 AM to Midnight. How many hours is it open?

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Good Luck!

Kelly