Labor Day Lesson Plan

Homeschool Teacher - Lesson Plan & NewsletterSeptember 1, 2008


History

Today is Labor Day!

Reading

Read more about Labor Day here: http://www.abcteach.com/free/l/laborday_elementary1.pdf

Language Arts

Practice using capitals here: http://class.georgiasouthern.edu/writingc/handouts/capitalization1.htm

Vocabulary

See if you can find these Labor Day words: http://www.abcteach.com/free/l/laborday_wordsearch2.pdf

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Homeschool Math Challenge September 1

Many stores have sales on Labor Day. Mary bought a pair of jeans for $12, a shirt for $8, and a pair of shoes for $11. How much did she spend?

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Good Luck!

Kelly

Martin Luther King lesson plan

Homeschool Teacher - Lesson Plan & NewsletterAugust 28, 2008


History

On this day in 1963, Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his famous “I Have a Dream” speech.

Reading

Read this book about Martin Luther King: http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/6459/mlk.html

Writing Prompt

Martin Luther King, Jr.’s dream was for all people, no matter what their skin color, to be treated equal. What is your dream?

Math

Practice your addition here: http://www.softschools.com/biographies/words/worksheets/math_puzzle267.html
(click generate worksheet first)

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Homeschool Math Challenge August 28

The House of Representatives passed the King Holiday Bill in 1983 with 338 Yes votes. Write the number 338 in expanded form.

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Good Luck!

Kelly

Voting Lesson Plan

Homeschool Teacher - Lesson Plan & NewsletterAugust 26, 2008


History

On this day in 1920, the 19th amendment, giving women the right to vote was ratified. Learn more about electing our President here: http://www.pocanticohills.org/election/president.htm


Writing Prompt

If kids could vote, who would you vote for? Write about it here: http://homeschooling.about.com/library/electionwrite.pdf

Spelling

Put these words in alphabetical order: http://homeschooling.about.com/library/electionalpha.pdf

For Fun

Play election tic tac toe here: http://homeschooling.about.com/library/electiontictac.pdf

Math

Presidents at Inauguration Graph: How Old Were They? Find out here: http://www.education-world.com/a_lesson/00-2/lp2089.shtml



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Homeschool Math Challenge August 26

The Presidential election is held every 4 years in the United States. This year, 2008 is an election year. When will the next election year be?

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Good Luck!

Kelly

Banana Split Lesson Plan

Homeschool Teacher - Lesson Plan & NewsletterAugust 25, 2008


History

Today is National Banana Split Day!

Vocabulary

See if you can find these ice cream related words: http://homeschooling.about.com/library/icecreamword.pdf

Reading

Monkeys eat bananas. Read this story about a monkey: http://www.teach-nology.com/worksheets/language_arts/reading_comp/elem/ver3/

Math

Practice your math skills with these little monkeys: http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/starship/printanddo/index.shtml
(click on banana splits)

Practice graphing here: http://www.tlsbooks.com/bobbybananasgarden.pdf
(the answer sheet is on page 2)

Don’t Forget the Math Challenge!

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