Our first graders had a very busy and educational week as we learned more about several specific jobs: bankers, pastors, police officers, dentists, artists, firefighters, bakers, librarians, and stay-at-home parents!
Waiting for our delicious glazed doughnuts! Yum!
My students displaying their hats . . . and their sugar rush from the doughnuts!
On Thursday, we hosted a panel of 6 "Mystery Guests." Students developed questions ahead of time to ask our panelists, in an attempt to guess their career. We've been working on Questioning as one of our reading comprehension strategies, so this gave our students a chance to practice a new skill in a relevant, real-life experience. Parents, you would have been so proud; our students were completely attentive and engaged the entire time! They successfully guessed each career based on the answers to these questions:
> Why is your job important to our community?
> How do you communicate with others?
> What types of transportation do you use?
> Do you wear a uniform or use specific tools?
> How many years of education did you need in order to do your job?
Here are some pictures:
Mr. Clevenger, police officer
OES parent and artist, Lorie Johnson
Mr. Cannon, pastor and Mr. Moore, banker
Stay-at-home mom, Natalie Patterson, our artist, and a dental hygienist.
On Friday, we continued our learning experience with a field trip to the Spartanburg Public Library and Krispy Kreme bakery, and then back to school for a presentation by the Boiling Springs Fire Department. At the library, students toured the children's floor, watched a puppet show, and listened to a read aloud. (By the way, the book, Creepy Carrots, should be on sale at our upcoming book fair!)
At Krispy Kreme, our students watched the baking process, then enjoyed a doughnut and small drink. Everyone got hats to wear home!
Finally, back at OES, we congregated in the cafeteria to learn more about fire safety and the responsibilities of a firefighter. What a great way to end our trip!
On the way to the library!
"Hey, Mrs. Mac, we know this author because we read a lot of his books!"
Makes a teacher so proud! I think I teared up a little. :)
Exploring new activities in the children's section.
"The Three Billy Goats Gruff" - a musical puppet show
Observing the automated baking process at Krispy Kreme.
Firefighters are friendly, helpful community helpers!
Thank you to the parents and businesses that made our PBL launch such a success! Now, to continue our work, each student has chosen one of the professions mentioned above to research in depth, using books, Blendspace lessons, computers, informational articles, and videos. My students will use their notes from research to create "Question and Answer" booklets.
Stay tuned for more updates!
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