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CATS GO VISITING

GRADE LEVEL: Grades 7 and 8

SUBJECTS: Mathematics; Social Studies; Language Arts; Careers

LEARNER OUTCOMES:

The students will use a survey and frequency table to determine which college to visit.
The students will determine the cost and plan for a college visit.
The students will learn about the programs of study during a selected college visit.

DURATION OF LESSON:

Two 45 minute periods
One day for the trip

MATERIALS:

    Survey Sheets
    Permission Slips
    Buses
    Calculators

TECHNOLOGY TOOLS/COURSEWARE:

    Multi-media Computers
    Printer
    LCD Panel
    Office 2000

TEACHER NOTES:

The person in charge must have a permission slip and an emergency
form from every student taking the trip.

PROCEDURES:

First Period:

        1. The students will take a survey to decide which West Virginia
            College to visit. Results will be shown in a frequency table.
        2. The students will be divided into small groups to plan the trip.

Second Period:

        1. Students will work in their groups to plan the trip.
            (Cost, mileage, meals, historical sites, etc.)
        2. Students will give an oral report on their findings.

Third Period:

1. The students will take a trip to their chosen college.

MODIFICATIONS:

        1. Handicapped bus if needed.
        2. Make modifications according to students Individual Education
            Plan.
        3. Use peer assistance to help students who are having difficulty.

ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES:

1. Students will be encouraged to compare West Virginia Colleges
with colleges outside West Virginia.

EVALUATION/ASSESSMENT:

Oral reports
Evaluation Form of Trip

WEST VIRGINIA GOALS AND OBJECTIVES:

Language Arts: 7.5; 7.12; 7.13; 8.2; 8.3; 8.11; 8.12

Mathematics: 7.30; 7.31; 7.41; 8.26; 8.44

Social Studies: 8.35

Career: 1.0; 2.0; 3.0; 4.0; 5.0; 6.0

NATIONAL STANDARDS:

Social Studies:

Understand and knows how to analyze chronological relationships
and patterns.