Community Service

An important life-lesson for students to learn is the value of giving back to their community. Doing a volunteer or service project will open students eyes to the needs in the community, how volunteering will benefit the community, and working together with a group to reach a common goal. The Look Up Center is a great place to volunteer and they are dedicated to meeting the needs of families struggling in the Newark and Licking County area. One could also go to the the Salvation Army food kitchen, or join the Adopt a Highway program to make our world cleaner.

References:

The Salvation Army Northeast Ohio Division - Volunteer. (n.d.). Retrieved December 16, 2014, from http://neo.salvationarmy.org/northeastohio/0FAF86D1AB6D1A6B85257A380069C7BE

Adopt-A-Highway Program. (n.d.). Retrieved December 16, 2014, from http://www.dot.state.oh.us/districts/D07/adoptahighway/Pages/default.aspx

Home. (n.d.). Retrieved December 16, 2014, from http://www.lookupcenter.org/

Pictures:

Volunteering overseas. (n.d.). Retrieved December 16, 2014, from http://www.smartraveller.gov.au/tips/volunteering-overseas.html

Volunteering, Family Style. (2011, July 1). Retrieved December 16, 2014, from https://tutordoctorofwny.wordpress.com/2011/07/01/volunteering-family-style/

Always be Prepared

Just an added bonus! sometimes it is difficult to plan a field trip, and in the chaos of getting everything together and finding chaperones, the proper preparation before the field trip can often be forgotten. this article gives great tips and insight into different ways to increase the effectiveness of a field trip.

Remembering the Fight

Our freedom has come at a price, and many have dedicated their lives to protecting it. Mott's Military Museum has dedicated their establishment to "educate the public on the importance of America's military past through the documentation, collection, interpretation, and preservation of tangible artifacts and personal stories of the men and women who served and are serving in the United States." Just Southeast of Columbus, Ohio, this location has the following exhibits available for viewing: 1776, Civil War, World War I, World, War II, Korean War, Vietnam War, Desert Storm, NASA, Medals,POW Exhibit, Ronald E. Rosser, Paul W. Tibbets, Eddie Rickenbacker, The Tuskegee Airmen, and 9/11 Artifacts. As you can see, Mott's Military Museum is a great field trip option for history classes, especially around 9/11 or Veteran's Day. Admission for students is only three dollars per person and adults cost five dollars.


References:

Motts Military Museum :: Visit Us. (n.d.). Retrieved December 16, 2014, from http://www.mottsmilitarymuseum.org/visit.html

Historic Roscoe Village

History lovers of Ohio unite! With connections to Ohio Academic Content Standards, Roscoe Village is history come to life! Roscoe Village offers a variety of tour options seasonal festivals and events, and hands on crafts such as tin punching, candle dipping, weaving, rope making, top painting, and design a quilt square. Roscoe Village also offers free printable activities including paper dolls, an activity book, and a few other printable options.  There is also an interactive online memory game that students could play.

Roscoes Village offers a very informative brochure outlining the school tours. It is a beautiful location that will make history real for students.

For contact information and scheduling, please visit their website.

References:

Roscoe Village Tour Information. (n.d.). Retrieved December 16, 2014, from http://www.roscoevillage.com/tours.php

Get Fit!

Health is a subject that should not be overlooked, and after students learn about the importance of a healthy diet and how being active benefits both the mind and the body, it is best to allow them to get out and experience it first hand. Skyzone offers a unique opportunity to get out all of the energy children have, and for toddlers, it is at the low cost of ten dollars per student! Be sure to have a waiver filled out by each parent prior to your adventure. This is also a great field trip choice if the students are learning about gravity in science! Grab their attention with this "defying gravity science activity", which I have demonstrated in the video below.

Technologies Used:

-Internet

-Video

References:

Defy Gravity. (n.d.). Retrieved December 5, 2014, from http://www.jumpstart.com/common/defy-gravity-view

Sky Zone Columbus Hours & Pricing. (n.d.). Retrieved December 5, 2014, from http://www.skyzone.com/columbus/Hours-Pricing

Animal Kingdom

As a teacher, we are trained to make the best use of the sources we have. Ranked as the number one zoo in the United States by USA Travel Guide, the Columbus Zoo is definitely a resource to take advantage of. It is a non profit organization that is dedicated to educating people of all ages about animals of a wide variety. They teach about habitat, animals threatened by extinction,  and the beauty of nature. The Columbus Zoo also has programs that meet the Ohio Academic Content Standards. There are a variety of learning experience options provided by this wonderful establishment including live webcam close ups of some of the zoo's most-loved animals, the opportunity to bring the zoo to you for up to 250 students at a time, or schedule a trip for your class online by clicking here and filling out the simple form. Whether your students are learning about habitat, fish, extinction, or animals from a particular region, the Columbus Zoo is the place to go!

References:

School Assembly Outreach. (n.d.). Retrieved December 3, 2014, from https://columbuszoo.org/home/discover/school-assembly-outreach

The Top 10 Zoos in America | USA Travel Guide. (2009, February 10). Retrieved December 3, 2014, from http://www.wrsol.com/usatravelguide/2009/02/top10zoosinamerica/

COSI

COSI is a wonderful gift that has been given to educators in the Columbus area. It has been called "Ohio's Dynamic Center of Science and Industry", and it is certainly that. Founded in 1964, it has serviced over 30 million people, spreading excitement for the sciences to all. COSI is a great rescource to all educators, but especially those in the science or history field. A field trip to COSI would be great for a history class if you were studying inventions, and it is great for science at almost any topic of learning in that field. COSI has done its best to offer a wide variety of learning opportunities such as the following:

COSI at Your School: COSI will bring the intrigue of science right to your doorstep!

Camp In: Imagine having full access to COSI for your class alone for NINETEEN HOURS! Can you imagine the amount of learning that could take place in that amount of time?

Bus Field Trips: Take your class to the facility for the day!

After School Workshops: Spice up science in those after-school learning experiences!

Giant Screen Films: Watch documentaries on a HUGE screen known to be "the largest digital screen in Ohio."

As you can see, at COSI, the possibilities are endless!

Technologies used:
-Internet

References:
-  COSI at Your School. (n.d.). Retrieved November 21, 2014, from http://www.cosi.org/educators