An interactive journey through primary sources by Alyssa Wilburn
I currently am teaching Language Arts and Social Studies to fifth graders in Lehigh Valley of Pennsylvania, which is located about 30 minutes south of the Poconos. Within our Social Studies curriculum, we spend a great deal of time teaching about the early colonization of America. As part of our studies, we take a field trip to a town very close-by called Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Bethlehem is rich in history. But, upon our first field trip to Bethlehem with our fifth graders, it became glaringly apparent that many of them were unaware of this historical gem lying just outside of their town. I have created this presentation to use with my fifth graders as a background building activity to be used prior to our field trip in Bethlehem. This activity will be used as a learning center where students can independently work and interact with the collection of primary sources I have found throughout my research. Enjoy! Alyssa Introduction
Bethlehem: Then and Now Bethlehem in 1877 Bethlehem in 2011 Directions : Below, you will find two links. One, is an illustration of Bethlehem as it was in The other, is a photograph of Bethlehem in Using the graphic organizer, add text to the Venn Diagram to reflect the similarities and differences you notice (Minimum of 3 per section).
Every August, Bethlehem hosts Musikfest, a week long celebration of music of all types! Each year, the city of Bethlehem releases a poster advertising Bethlehem’s Musikfest. Many of the posters depict a Moravian Star, which is an important part of local history. The Posters of Musikfest Can You Find the Moravian Star? Your task #1 Your task #1 : Click on the link to the left. Study the posters, trying to locate the Moravian Star in each official poster. Your task #2 Your task #2 : After studying the posters, complete a Google search to find out about the history of the Moravian Star. Click the “Google” picture to begin your search.
Photo Montage of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania Click on the link above. It will take you to a video of a collection of photographs of Bethlehem. Take notice of the different styles of architecture in the city. Turn and talk to your partner. Turn and talk to your partner. Which form of architecture do you prefer? Why?
Click on the image above to enlarge it. After reading about Moravian Women in , complete the “3-2-1 Comprehension Activity” worksheet link below. When you are finished typing your 3-2-1, print it to hand-in to Mrs. Wilburn. Moravian Women Comprehension Activity
Put on your headphones! For this activity, you will listen to an audio clip of Haydn’s The Creation. This song was first performed in the United States at the Central Moravian Church of Bethlehem in 1811! For this activity, you will listen to an audio clip of Haydn’s The Creation. This song was first performed in the United States at the Central Moravian Church of Bethlehem in 1811! After listening, complete the Sound Recording Sound RecordingSound Recording Analysis SheetAnalysis Sheet. Analysis Sheet
Click on the image below. The document is part of a memoir of Mr. James Burnside, who was a very important community member of Bethlehem in the early 1700s. Are there any pieces of history left from Mr. Burnside in our area? Do a Google search to locate a site to visit where we can learn more about Mr. James Burnside. You will use the information you find in your Google search to complete the next PowerPoint slide!
What Did You Find? Use the space to the right to display what you found about visiting a site related to Mr. James Burnside.
Bethlehem Digital image jpg. Web. 29 Nov Bethlehem. Digital image. The Town of Bethlehem. 17 Aug Web. 29 Nov "Images of Bethlehem PA - YouTube." YouTube - Broadcast Yourself. Web. 29 Nov "Moravian Women." Moravian Archives. Web. 29 Nov "Personal Papers - Memoirs - James Burnside (1/4)." Bethlehem Digital History Project. Web. 29 Nov "William Christie - Haydn, The Creation - YouTube." YouTube - Broadcast Yourself. 27 Nov Web. 29 Nov Bibliography