Communtiy Workers

This webquest will allow kindergarteners to explore jobs in the community.

Introduction

You will be going on a trip around the city!  On your trip you will discover some of the workers in our community and see where they work and what they do.

When your trip is over you will be able to tell the class about your favorite community worker and show us  a picture you have drawn.

Task

When you finish your journey you will be able to

1. Describe some of the workers in your community.

2. Describe the tools they use to do their jobs.

3. Describe how these community workers help us or keep us safe.

Process

To get started on your trip click on the links below the community workers to learn more about them and where they work.

http://teacher.scholastic.com/commclub/pediatrician/index.htm

http://www.childrenscentralcal.org/default.asp?ID=153

http://teacher.scholastic.com/commclub/firefighter/index.htm

http://www.co.kern.ca.us/fire/media/saber/tour.htm

http://www.kent.k12.wa.us/curriculum/vtours/fire/72/index.html

http://teacher.scholastic.com/commclub/librarian/index.htm

http://www.library.ucsf.edu/info/tour/

http://teacher.scholastic.com/commclub/officer/index.htm

http://www.ycpd.org/index.cfm?navID=5989

http://teacher.scholastic.com/commclub/utility/index.htm

http://uwua.net/

Did you look at all of them?

Now it is time to pick your favorite community worker and

1. Draw a picture of the community worker including the tools they use to do their job.

                                Don't forget the details!!!

2. Be able to tell the class about your community worker.

                        How do they help us or keep us safe?

                        What tools do they use to do their job?

                        Why did you choose your community worker?

Evaluation

Oral Presentation- students are expected to participate in the discussion and offered a detailed description of their favorite community helper.

Drawing- is expected to be neat and organized. Offers details such as; facial features and tools. Name is on paper.

Conclusion

Use what you have learned about community workers to play some fun games and watch a movie!

http://www.hud.gov/kids/whatsjob.html

http://www.storyplace.org/preschool/preschool.asp?themeid=21

http://www.sunshine.co.nz/nz/29/action/k_action.html

Credits

Modified from a webquest for Kindergarden by Michelle Bly

This webquest will allow kindergarteners to explore jobs in the community.

Teacher Introduction

Michelle Bly

Studying Early Education at Eastern New Mexico University with goals to become a Kindergarden Teacher.