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Resource Unit2nd Grade
  • By D. Casey Hearlihy
  • Megan Hearlihy
  • Kari McGee

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Table of Contents
  • Introduction
  • Content
  • Objectives
  • Activities
  • Evaluation
  • Instructional Resources

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Introduction
  • We think that it is important for students to
    know where they come from. Therefore, we will
    teach a unit on Ohio to the 2nd graders at Simon
    Kenton Elementary in Springfield, Ohio.
  • This lesson will span 8 days and will include
    several different learning methods and styles.
  • The lesson will begin the first week of March, to
    commemorate Ohios statehood.

Table of Contents
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Content
  • Day 1 Symbols of Ohio
  • Day 2 Ohios History
  • Day 3 4 Ohios Famous People
  • Day 5 6 Ohios Geography
  • Day 7 8 Ohios Careers
  • Vocabulary

Table of Contents
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Day 1 Symbols of Ohio
  • On the first day we will introduce Ohio by
    reviewing the symbols associated with Ohio and
    their meanings. The following symbols will be
    discussed.
  • - Ohio flag
  • - Buckeye
  • - Carnation
  • - White-tailed deer
  • - Lady bug
  • - Cardinal

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Day 2 Ohios History
  • We will discuss the important events in Ohios
    history with the students. These event will
    include events associated with the Wright Bros.,
    the first settlements, Ohios involvement in the
    Civil War, etc. The students will then research
    the event on their own and make a timeline of the
    events.

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Day 3 4 Ohios Famous People
  • We will discuss the achievements of many famous
    Ohioans with the class, and we will then talk
    about how these peoples accomplishments fit into
    the world as a whole. The following are some of
    the people that we will discuss.
  • - Annie Oakley
  • - Wright Brothers
  • - Tecumseh
  • - Neil Armstrong
  • - John Glenn

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Day 5 6 Ohios Geography
  • We will introduce the geography of Ohio so that
    the students can see what types of landforms
    there are in the state, how big different cities
    are, what the state looks like, etc. Some of the
    concepts that will be discussed are the
    following.
  • - Mounds
  • - Hills
  • - Ohio River
  • - Lake Erie
  • - Columbus
  • - Cleveland
  • - Cincinnati

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Day 7 8 Ohios Careers
  • We will discuss some of the various careers that
    are associated with Ohio. We will try to mention
    those that are most associated with the state
    such as the following.
  • - Farmers
  • - Factory workers
  • - Park ranger
  • - etc.

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Vocabulary
  • Statehood Tecumseh Mound
  • Aviation Native Americans Lake Erie
  • Wright Brothers Cleveland Underground Railroad
  • Farmer Cincinnati National Road
  • Buckeye Columbus Carnation
  • Pennant Dayton Huffman Prairie
  • Cardinal Springfield Astronaut
  • Neil Armstrong Marietta President
  • John Glenn Annie Oakley Capital
  • North Johnny Appleseed Lady Bug
  • South Blue Jacket White-tailed Deer
  • East Thomas Edison Trilobite
  • West R.L. Stine Navistar

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Objectives
  • Day 1 Ohio Symbols
  • - Identify Ohio symbols
  • - Determine each symbols meaning
  • - Create symbols that represent each student
  • Day 2 Ohios History
  • - Learn about Ohios history through text books
  • - Illustrate an event in Ohios history
  • - Construct a timeline that include the
    drawings of historical events
  • Day 3 4 Ohios Famous People
  • - Identify famous Ohioans
  • - Use library resources to research famous
    people from Ohio
  • - Dramatically portray famous Ohioans

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Objectives
  • Day 5 6 Ohios Geography
  • - Study Ohios geography through the use of
    maps
  • - Create 3-D model of Ohio
  • Day 7 8 Ohios Careers
  • - Identify careers that are found in Ohio
  • - Write invitations to parents/guardians
  • - Participate in career day

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Activities
  • Day 1 Symbols of Ohio
  • Day 2 Ohios History
  • Day 3 4 Ohios Famous People
  • Day 5 6 Ohios Geography
  • Day 7 8 Ohios Careers

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Day 1 Symbols of Ohio
  • Introduction
  • The teacher will introduce various symbols of
    Ohio such as the flag, buckeyes, cardinals, etc.
    using visual aids.
  • Developmental
  • The students will each be given an Ohio symbol
    and they will be told to research and report the
    meaning.
  • Culminating
  • The students will create their own symbols of
    Ohio using various art materials.

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Day 2 Ohios History
  • Introduction
  • The teacher will read Ohio! By Phil Brown and
    discuss Ohios history with the students.
  • Developmental
  • The teacher will assign one event in Ohios
    history to each student and each student will
    have to draw and write about their event.
  • Culminating
  • The students will use their drawings to make a
    timeline of important events in Ohios history.

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Day 3 4 Ohios Famous People
  • Introduction
  • The teacher will ask the students if they know
    any famous people who were from Ohio. The teacher
    will then talk about a few such as the Wright
    Bros., John Glenn, Neil Armstrong, etc.
  • Developmental
  • The students will take a field trip to the public
    library in order to research famous people from
    Ohio.
  • Culminating
  • Each student will give a dramatic presentation on
    the famous person of their choosing.

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Day 5 6 Ohios Geography
  • Introduction
  • The teacher will introduce Ohios geography
    through the use of maps.
  • Developmental
  • Students will create a 3D model of Ohio that
    includes Ohios many landforms.
  • Culminating
  • Students will present their models to the class,
    and will tell why they chose to use the materials
    that they used.

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Day 7 8 Ohios Careers
  • Introduction
  • The students will brainstorm the careers that
    they think are present in Ohio.
  • Developmental
  • The students will write letters to their parents
    asking about their careers and inviting them to
    participate in career day.
  • Culminating
  • The students will participate in career day.
    During this activity the students parents will
    come in and discuss what they do, and why its
    important to the community.

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Evaluation
  • 1. What landforms are found in Ohio?
  • a. Mountains
  • b. Mounds
  • c. Peninsulas
  • 2.What is the capital of Ohio?
  • a. Columbus
  • b. Cincinnati
  • c. Dayton
  • 3.What year did Ohio become a state?
  • a. 1789
  • b. 1803
  • c. 1908

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Evaluation
  • 4. Which United States president is not from
    Ohio?
  • a. James Garfield
  • b. Lyndon B. Johnson
  • c. Grover Cleveland
  • 5. Ohios land can best be used for
  • a. Dog sledding
  • b. Growing corn
  • c. Skiing

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Evaluation
  • 6. True or False?
  • Tomato juice is Ohios state beverage.
  • 7. True or False?
  • Ohios first settlers lived in Toledo.
  • 8. Short Essay
  • What factors contributed to the Wright Brothers
    moving from Dayton, Ohio to Kitty Hawk , North
    Carolina to fly their plane?
  • 9. Short Essay
  • Name one famous Ohioan and their contribution
    to Ohios history.

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Instructional Resources
  • Teacher References
  • Student References
  • Media References

Table of Contents
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Teacher References
  • Ohio and Its People. Paperback. Kent State
    University Press. Knepper, 2003
  • This book examines Ohio towards the end of the
    20th century. Information includes Ohio state
    politics, Ohios economy and its history.
  • Awesome Almanac Ohio. Paperback. BB Publishing.
    Benson, 1995.
  • An almanac including random facts about Ohio.
    Also includes historical and present day facts.
  • Ohio. Paperback. Lerner Publications company.
    Brown, 1993.
  • Basic information about Ohio. Lots of pictures
    and easy reading. Information includes living
    and working in Ohio, historical timeline, facts
    and famous Ohioans.

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Teacher References (cont.)
  • Heros of Ohio 23 True Tales of Courage and
    Character. Gabriels Horn Publishing Company.
    Sowash,1998.
  • True staories of 23 Ohioans who defied odds.
    Includes people such as John Chapman (Johnny
    Appleseed), Tecumseh, Annie Oakley, Jesse, Owens
    etc.
  • Portraits of AmericaOhio. VHS. Turner
    Broadcasting System, 1987.
  • Video endorsed by the National Education
    Association. Includes info on Cincinnati,
    Cleveland, Ohio legends, the Wright Brothers and
    new industries in Ohio. Running time appoximately
    55 minutes.
  • Encyclopedia of Ohio Indians. Paperback. Somerset
    Publishing. Wilson,1998
  • Encyclopedia that looks in depth at Native
    Americans in the Ohio region.

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Teacher References (cont.)
  • Ohio in Historic Postcards A Self Portrait of
    the State. Hardback. Kent State University Press.
    Grant,1999.
  • A selection of black and white images of historic
    Ohio.
  • Buckeye Heritage Ohios History in Song. Sheet
    Music. Enthea Press. Salt, 1992.
  • Music, lyrics and background information on songs
    such as Darling Nelly Gray, Follow the
    Drinking Gourd , Perrys Victory and many
    other songs that are a part of Ohios heritage.
  • Legacy of the Mound Builders. VHS. Camera One.
    1994
  • Glimpse into early history through the story of
    the Hopewells and the mounds they bulit across
    Noth America.

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Teacher References (cont.)
  • The Ohio Buckeye The Tree, The State, The Story.
    VHS. Ohio Buckeye Tree Service.2001.
  • Educational flim featuring the bukeye tree and
    important role it played in Ohio and American
    history. Includes other Ohio symbols such as the
    state flag, wildflower, song, animal and more.
    Runing time 30 min.

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Student References
  • B is for Buckeye An Ohio Alphabet. Hardback
    childrens book. Sleeping Bear Press. Schonberg,
    2000.
  • An alphabet book for older students that explores
    the heritage and history of Ohio using each
    letter. Shares stories of modern day attractions,
    inventions and heros from our state.
  • Ohio Indians A Kid's Look at Our State's Chiefs,
    Tribes, Reservations, Powwows, Lore More.
    Paperback. Gallopade Publishing Group. Marsh,
    1995.
  • Information on the Native Americans that first
    lived in Ohio. Easy to read and lots of factual
    information. Includes activities, glossary and
    index.

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Student References (cont.)
  • Ohio History! Surprising Secrets About Our
    State's Founding Mothers, Fathers Kids!.
    Paperback. Gallopade Publishing Group. Marsh,
    1995.
  • Explores the contributions that our ancestors
    have made to Ohio. Talks about why kids should
    care about history. Includes activities, glossary
    and index.
  • Ohio, the Buckeye State. Paperback.World Almanac
    Library. Martin, 2002.
  • A trip through Ohios past and present, learning
    about the states economy, geography, government
    and people. Includes maps and charts.

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Media References
  • Maps
  • AAA Ohio Map
  • This map can be used to help the students
    understand the geography of Ohio
  • Paintings
  • Fair at New Boston by Mike Copeland
  • This painting shows what life was like in a early
    Ohio Town
  • Websites
  • http//www.thingstodo.com/states/OH/index.htm
  • This site lists several things about Ohio,
    including history, famous people, and symbols.

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Media References (cont.)
  • Websites (cont.)
  • http//www.ohiokids.org/games/oh/mp.shtml
  • This site has several games dealing with Ohio
    history, Ohio cities, famous Ohioans, etc.
  • http//www.ohiohistorycentral.org/ohc/index.shtml
  • This is an online encyclopedia of Ohio history.
  • http//www.dot.state.oh.us/dist1/planning/ohio_map
    s.htm
  • This site has links to a lot of maps from the
    Ohio Department of Transportation
  • http//www.oplin.lib.oh.us/products/ohiodefined/sy
    mbols.html
  • A site from the Ohio Public Library Information
    Network that defines many of Ohios symbols.

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Media References (cont.)
  • Websites (cont.)
  • http//www.oplin.lib.oh.us/products/PPF/ohioans/
  • An interactive site on Ohios famous people. This
    site has many games to play.
  • CD-ROM
  • Discover Ohio
  • This CD-ROM uses the premise of aliens coming to
    Earth and exploring Ohio to teach about history,
    geography, places, facts, etc.
  • Puzzles
  • Ohio Counties Puzzle
  • This puzzle can help children to see where the 88
    counties of Ohio are located and how they fit
    together.
  • Ohio Facts Puzzle
  • This puzzle has many facts about people from Ohio
    and places in Ohio.

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Media References (cont.)
  • Videos
  • This is America Charlie Brown The Wright Bros.
    at Kitty Hawk
  • This video has Charlie Brown interacting with the
    Wright Bros. it gives some good information on
    the first flight, and it mentions the Wright
    bros. connection with Ohio.
  • Ohio Sentimental Journey
  • This video tells of little-known Ohioans, and
    they contributions they have made to society.
  • Music
  • Ohio by Crosby, Stills, Nash Young
  • This song mentions the killing of some 4 students
    at Kent State University, and can be used to
    illustrate an important event in Ohios history.

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Media References (cont.)
  • Music (cont.)
  • Burn On by Randy Newman
  • This song can be used to illustrate Ohios
    presence in the mass media.
  • Beautiful Ohio by Ballard MacDonald
  • This is Ohios state song, and it can be used to
    help the students more fully understand some of
    Ohios symbols.
  • Hang on Sloopy by The McCoys
  • This is Ohios state rock song, and it can be
    used to help the students more fully understand
    some of Ohios symbols.

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Media References (cont.)
  • Bulletin Boards
  • Ohio History Bulletin Board
  • This bulletin board will be made with the
    timeline that the students will make on Day2. It
    will help the children to feel more connected to
    the history.
  • Posters
  • Ohio Poster (found at http//www.statehouseshop.c
    om/browse.cfm/4,890.html)
  • This poster is filled with facts about Ohios
    people and places
  • Ohio From Space
  • This poster shows a picture of Ohio from space,
    and it can help students to see the different
    landforms in Ohio.

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