Lesson 5 

Title:  West Virginia Wanderings - Seneca Rock and Spruce Knob

Grade: 4

Subjects: West Virginia Studies, Geography, Language Arts, Physical Education,
                    Math

Learner Outcomes: The students will:

determine the distance from Harpers Ferry to Seneca Rock
do the required amount of exercise to cover the distance
visit the Internet to learn about these areas of West Virginia
write an original story called "My Adventure at Spruce Knob (or Seneca Rock)"
complete the math worksheet

Time Frame: two to three 45 minute class periods

Materials:

• West Virginia maps
• February 1999 issue of "West Virginia Magazine"

• Computers with word processor
• Internet Access

Procedures:

• Students will determine the absolute and relative locations of Seneca Rock and Spruce Knob using latitude and longitude.
• Students, in their teams, will determine the distance to be traveled and complete the exercises.
• Students will go on the Internet to learn about Seneca Rock and Spruce Knob.
• Students will read the February 1999 issue of "West Virginia Magazine" (article on Seneca Rock/Spruce Knob)
• Students will compose a story titled "My Adventure at Spruce Knob (or Seneca Rock)"
• Students will complete the math worksheet.

Enrichment Activities:

• Teacher will invite a rock climber who has climbed Seneca Rock to talk to the class.
• Class may go on a field trip to the Sececa Rock/Spruce Knob area.
• Students may wish to do a Power Point presentation to illustrate their stories.

• The math worksheet will be graded.
• Students will read their stories to the class, and share their illustrations or Power Point presentations.

National Standards:  http://www.mcrel.org/

References:

• West Virginia History books
• February 1999 issue of West Virginia Magazine
• tourism in West Virginia

         Pat Hanson
     Paula Humen
     Kay McClintic
     Lewisburg Elementary