The History Of Aviation

Tomorrow for Science class we are covering erosion, photography, and the history of aviation. If you don't remember what you learned in school, ahem like me, then the videos below will refresh your memory. I find most interesting that the Wright brothers, neither one of them even graduated high school. I also found interesting that the problem with flying was not actually the flying part, but controlling the plane. We have a lovely childrens encyclopedia that was given to us by friends, and it has one whole book on the history of aviation. We will not be reading the whole thing tomorrow LOL! The videos are in black and white and quite old but you will get more from listening than by seeing in this case. Enjoy!

Lesson Plans For 10/5/10:

DJ:
Science: As above
Math: Mixed math, multiplication
Spelling: Chapter four, write each word three times each

Caitlin:
Science: History of aviation, with plane craft
Language Arts: Long I, short vowels, blends gr
Reading: Pig Jigs
Same/Different: Worksheet
Spelling: List four
Matching Shapes: Worksheet
Printing Practice
Math: Addition with number line
Calendar work, clock work, sight words, skip counting

Multiplying 3 Digits By 3 Digits

DJ is starting to learn multiplying 3 digits by 3 digits. Like any new math he is frustrated that it seems to take a long time to get it down. He has only been doing it a week, talk about impatience LOL! Anyways I am posting this helpful video for him to watch as many times as he need, and your child can use it too. I think math is one of the most frustrating classes that a child has to take.

Lesson Plans For 10/04/10:

DJ:
Language Arts: Verbs, spelling chapter 4 three times each
Writing Blog Post: Desjardini Tang
Math: Problem solving, mixed math
Sign Language
Reading Comprehension: With worksheet
Writing: Personal narrative

Caitlin:
Calendar work, clock work, skip counting, sight words
Spelling: List 4
Math: Addition with number line
Language Arts: Long I, blends gr and mixed blends
Reading: Hot Dog
Printing Practice
Matching Pictures: Worksheet
Oval Worksheet

Zhu Zhu Pets Halloween Costumes

Remember these crazy toys from last Christmas? Everyone wanted one, and they were selling for really high prices. Now your kids can be a Zhu Zhu pet for Halloween. Check these cute little costumes out.

100 Great Green Lesson Plans For The Classroom

We were supposed to be off today, but due to a family issue we took last Friday off. So if you want to know what we are doing today, you can view last Friday's post. We are starting Leonardo Da Vinci in Art, so that should be fun.

I was contacted by a gentleman who offered me this great article to share with all of you. It is titled 100 Great Green Lesson Plans For the Classroom. I have looked it over and bookmarked it for my own personal use later. We just finished up learning about being greener, so this will come in handy. If you want some interesting and creative ways to teach being green, saving the planet, or whatever you wish to call it go to http://www.mastersineducation.com/100-great-green-lesson-plans-for-the-classroom/ and check out his great options. This will also be posted at the bottom of this blog under my favorite education sights.

Have a great Friday everyone. I am off to do lesson planning for next week. Yay!