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		96-97 YLP-mini units ^Votes:0 West Virginia Coal By BethAnderson Mini-Unit Overview This mini-unit is intended for fifth graders. Inthis mini-unit, we will study the Appalachian region of the UnitedStates. Specifically, we will discuss coal mining in West Virginia. Ichose this topic not only because the study of states is included inthe curriculum, but because it is an area of the country that I aminterested in and would be able to offer expertise in. It isimportant for the students to understand why this issue is important.I hope to put a more personal side on the issues involved with coalmining. In the first lesson, we will discuss what they want to learn.It will give them a place to go from that concerns issues they areinterested in. It will also provide them an opportunity to see ifthere are other stude Read More Go to Site


		96-97 YLP-mini units ^Votes:0 West Virginia Coal - KWL Grade Level - 5th grade, Thomas Paine Teacher of Lesson - Beth Anderson Approximate Time - 30 minutes Objectives: Students will brainstorm ideas of what they know aboutcoal and mining. The class will begin a list of questions that we intendto solve about coal and mining. The class will be able to follow procedures for usingthe "Coal Library." Materials: Large sheet of white paper (to hang on board for brainstormsession to be recorded). Markers (to write on paper). Crate with books ("Coal Library"). Procedures: We will begin the class discussion immediately aftercurrent events (which I will also be teaching). I will explain what theK-W-L chart is and what we will use it for. Every day we when we have alesson from this unit, we will try and Read More Go to Site

		96-97 YLP-mini units ^Votes:0 West Virginia Coal - In Coal Country Grade Level - 5th grade, Thomas Paine Teacher of Lesson - Beth Anderson Approximate Time - 45 minutes Objectives: Students will learn what it would be like to live in a coal town. This will include images we come across while reading In Coal Country. The class will learn how to use charcoal as an art form. The class will get an idea of what it is like to have coal dust everywhere. Materials: 8-1/2 x 14 sheets of white construction paper. Charcoal for the students to draw with. In Coal Country by Judith Hendershot. Procedures: I will begin the class by directing the students to clear off their desks and focus their attention up front for a story. I will also encourage the students to bring their chairs closer if they would like to see the pictures. After Read More Go to Site

		96-97 YLP-mini units ^Votes:0 West Virginia Coal - Black Lung Disease Grade Level - 5th grade, Thomas Paine Teacher of Lesson - Beth Anderson Approximate Time - 60 minutes Objectives: The students will be able to debate the different sidesof diagnosing black lung disease. Students will know the opposing views of the law concerningblack lung disease benefits. Materials: Company Owners fact sheets (enough for half the class) Miners fact sheets (enough for half the class) Procedures: First, I will give the students an overview. I will explainto the students that during class today, they will be learning about somethingcalled black lung disease. I will then give the students some backgroundinformation on black lung disease and how it is diagnosed. After that,I will explain that they will be participating in a debate. Read More Go to Site

		96-97 YLP-mini units ^Votes:0 West Virginia Coal - Pen Pals Grade Level - 5th grade, Thomas Paine Teacher of Lesson - Beth Anderson Approximate Time - 30 minutes Objectives: Students will write a formal letter, using all appropriateconventions. Students will decide what issue is most important forthem to learn from a West Virginian native. Students will know more about a rural mining town andits inhabitants, including city businesses and services. Materials: Envelope for all of our letters. Students will provide their own pencil and paper to writewith. Procedures: Before anyone in the class starts writing, I will discusswith the class what kinds of questions are appropriate for the letterswe will be writing. We will look at our chart of questions we want to knowfor ideas. "Do they talk like they do in Kentu Read More Go to Site

		Famous West Virginians ^Votes:0 Home > Find a Unit > Search Results > Famous West Virginians Famous West Virginians State WV Status Ready for Users Stage Public Subject English/Language Arts Science Social Studies Author Helen Ashenfelter Elaina Duley Jeanne Gren Woodburn Elementary Description This unit introduces fourth grade students to famous West Virginians through the use of research and technology. Students will create an "Egg-Ceptional People" display. Grade Level 4 National Standards Technology Knows the characteristics and uses of computer hardware and operating systems Knows the characteristics and uses of computer software programs Understands the relationships among science, technology, society, and the individual Visual Arts Standards Understands and applies media, techniques, and processes related Read More Go to Site

		Find and Seek Historical West Virginia ^Votes:0 Home > Find a Unit > Search Results > Find and Seek Historical West Virginia Find and Seek Historical West Virginia State WV Status Ready for Users Stage Public Subject English/Language Arts Mathematics Social Studies Author Deb Cooper Arlene Roberts Ann Wilson Webster Springs Elem. Description Through exploration, students will investigate historical sites and points of interest in Wild, Wonderful West Virginia. After compiling their research, students will apply their knowledge in planning and visiting their chosen site. The 21st Century Tools Inspiration Software, Internet, On-line encyclopedias Grade Level 6 7 8 National Standards Geography: Knows the location of places, geographic features and patterns of the enviroment. Level 3 (6-8): Knows how mental maps can reflect attitu Read More Go to Site

		lp template ^Votes:0 Title: Becoming A Famous West Virginian Grade Level: 4 Subjects: Language Arts and Social Studies Learner Outcomes: Children will type the name of their famous person into a PowerPoint or other grapic presentation software. Children will save a picture of their person into a PowerPoint or other graphic presentation software. Children will dress as their character. Children will present their report on a famous West Virginian. Time Frame: Five sixty minute periods (This will depend on how many students are giving presentations and how long the presentations are.) Materials: Scanner (may be necessary) Props obtained by children for their presentations Technology Tool/Courseware: PowerPoint or other graphic presentation software Computer CD-ROM Scanner Projection unit Teacher Notes: The child Read More Go to Site

		lp template ^Votes:0 Title: "Egg-Ceptional" West Virginians Grade Level: 4 Subjects: Elementary West Virginia Studies and Language Arts Learner Outcomes: Using a picture of a famous West Virginian, the student will use art materials and an egg shaped head to create an artistic likeness of their chosen personality. Time Frame: Three sixty minute class periods Materials: flesh colored construction paper egg shape for head colored construction paper wallpaper samples glue scissors pictures of selected famous West Virginian Technology Tool/Courseware: Digital camera Teacher Notes: Students should have previously located a picture of their chosen personality during Lesson 2--Research. They need to have a hard (printed) copy of their person in order to use it as a reference. Prepare one or two egg shape people to us Read More Go to Site

		lp template ^Votes:0 Title: Researching Famous West Virginians Grade Level: 4 Subjects: Elementary West Virginia Studies and Language Arts Learner Outcomes: The student will utilize research tools to discover biographical information on a West Virginia personality of their choice. The student will take notes in order to use in composing a brief biographical sketch. The student will compose a biographical sketch for their chosen personality. The student will locate a picture of their chosen personality. Time Frame: Three to four sixty minute class periods for research Two to three sixty minute class periods for writing the biographical sketch Materials: Encyclopedias West Virginia Heritage Encyclopedia ; Jim Comstock, editor; Richwood, WV, 1976. West Virginia Heritage Encyclopedia Supplemental ; Jim Comstock, e Read More Go to Site

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