Our Community Andrea Hemmert Ed417-01

Unit: Our Community Grade Level: 1st Lesson: Our Community: Beavercreek This lesson focuses on the location, weather, food, recreation, and attractions in the city of Beavercreek, OH.

Objectives Students will: -locate US, Ohio, and Beavercreek on a map -describe local climate/weather patterns -describe popular foods -name available recreational opportunities -name an area attraction

Beavercreek: Location Beavercreek is in the state of Ohio. Beavercreek is close to Dayton, Ohio. Beavercreek is approximately one hour away from our state capital, Columbus. Beavercreek’s mascot is the beaver!

Materials Needed: 1.Map of Ohio 2.Colored Pencil (red) 3.Pencil Students color the state of Ohio on map. They label Beavercreek with their pencil. ACTIVITY1ACTIVITY1

Beavercreek: Weather Beavercreek has 4 seasons: summer, fall, winter, and spring. Summers are usually very hot. Fall is cooler and the leaves on the trees change colors. Winters are cold and sometimes we have snow days! Spring is warmer and the flowers and trees begin to bloom.

Materials Needed: 1.Crayons 2.Drawing paper Students draw what the weather is like during their birthday. Example: I have an October birthday. The season is fall in October so I may draw the school, showing how the leaves are changing colors and people are wearing jackets. ACTIVITY2ACTIVITY2

Beavercreek: Foods There are lots of places to eat in our city. You can choose from: - Fast food restaurants -Mexican -Asian -Indian -Italian -Steakhouses

Materials Needed: 1.Paper 2.Pencil Students list their ideal meal. It can include food from lots of different restaurants, or simply their mom’s specialty. + = ACTIVITY3ACTIVITY3

Beavercreek: Recreation Recreation means what people do for fun! You can do many exciting things in Beavercreek. Some of them include: -Bowling -Movie -Parks -Swim Clubs -Mall Shopping -Eating Out -Visiting the library -Festivals (Popcorn!)

Materials Needed: 1.Paper & Pencil 2.Author’s chair/karoke microphone Students brainstorm ideas of what they like to do in Beavercreek for fun. They write notes on paper and share with the class. ACTIVITY4ACTIVITY4

Beavercreek: Attractions Beavercreek is lucky to have a few great places that people come from very far to visit. These places include: 1.The National Museum of the United State Air Force -This is the world’s largest military aviation museum! You can also see IMAX movies here. 2. The Nutter Center -The Nutter Center hosts the Dayton Bombers hockey team, as well as many concerts and other events.

Materials Needed: 1.Parental permission 2.Sack lunch Take students to the Air Force Museum. Explain that flight was invented right here in Dayton, Ohio. ACTIVITY5ACTIVITY5

Internet Resources Air Force Museum City of Beavercreek City of Beavercreek 2 Popcorn Festival Beavercreek Schools

In conclusion… Beavercreek is a nice city to live in! Our community has lots of exciting places to visit and things to see. Our school system is excellent and so are the people!