Arkansas History Brochure Elmdale Elementary Fall 2008 Amber Shaddock, Christina Williams, Heather Marshall, Krystina Southern NWACC, Intro to Education EAST/EMPACTS Dr. Regina Ryel Thomason, Instructor

Introduction Fourth grade students at Elmdale Elementary school produced brochures as part of an activity that helped them to learn about the history of the state of Arkansas. NWACC, Intro to Education students facilitated in the activity and assisted students in the production of their brochures.

Our goal for this project was to assist Mrs. Casey of Elmdale Elementary with an Arkansas history project. We decided to teach the students about Arkansas through making a brochure of different regions in the state. Our Mission

Text Book Arkansas Department of Travel Information Internet Magazines Digital Camera Microsoft Word Microsoft Power Point Resources

Course Outcomes Examine our beliefs about teaching and student learning. Extend our understanding of self as a learner and future teacher. Review practical issues related to the teaching profession. Integrate our knowledge of self and students to the context of the school. Broaden our understanding of the role of schools in our society. To gain classroom management knowledge.

NWACC Outcomes Students will learn how to locate, evaluate, and use the information they have found. Students will learn the importance of communication, and develop those skills. Students will develop “soft skills” important to their success in life, they will also learn how to interact with others in a professional manner.

Day 1 We had a meeting with Mrs. Lisa Casey at Elmdale Elementary to determine the curriculum needs for the project.

Our group met with the students and explained what a brochure was and why it was useful. We then divided them into family groups. They were assigned different regions of Arkansas: the Ozarks, River Valley, Central, Ouachita, Delta, and the Timberlands. Day 2

 On day three our groups started working.  They researched their regions.  Each student had to find information on attractions, industry, natural resources, and a fun fact. Day 3

The students looked in magazines for pictures to go on their brochure. Day 4

The students assembled their brochures. This was their favorite part! Day 5

The students put the final touches on their projects. They were glad to finally be done, but they had a great time learning about the different regions of Arkansas! Day 6

Our Final Project

Thank You Mrs. Casey & her students Elmdale Elementary Dr. Ryel Thomason Diane Phillips

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