Ohio’s Treasured Lands Kris Brown ED 417 July 2, 2001

Ohio State Parks Grade 3 Lesson: Park Names and Locations

Objectives of Lesson: Students will discover the location of state parks located throughout Ohio.

Objectives of Lesson: Students will learn what makes each park special.

Objectives of Lesson: Students will plan a internet field trip to two or more state parks.

Objectives of Lesson: Students will present their trip to the class.

Materials Needed: 15 computers for groups of 2 students Resources on Ohio parks State of Ohio map Dictionary Encyclopedia

Web Sites Used During Lesson: weekly/aa htm

Student Activities: Working in pairs, students will: –Discover the parks throughout Ohio –Discover the features of 5 parks within Ohio –Plan a trip via the internet to 2 of the parks, sharing the highlights of the parks with the class during a presentation.

Ohio State Parks

Goal: Discover the wonderful parks in the state of Ohio

Step One: Look at materials in the front of the class on Ohio parks. Pick out 5 parks that you would like to learn more about

Working in pairs you will: Research the 5 parks assigned to you and your partner using the internet and provided materials

Develop a Presentation Working with your partner, prepare a presentation for the class on the 5 parks that you and your partner chose to research. Your presentation should include: –Why you chose the park –What are the features of the park –Where it is located in Ohio –Keep it brief and simple

Internet Field Trip Chose 2 of the parks that you researched and create an internet field trip for the class to go on. Be prepared to: –Correctly navigate the class to appropriate web- sites. –Tell why you are taking the class to these parks.

Quiz Show Working individual, create at least 3 questions about the 2 parks that your field trip covered. The questions will be combined to create a class quiz show on Ohio parks.

Have fun and Enjoy the Assignment!