Authors:
Jeanne Brewster
Helen Curry
Judy Smith

Grade Level:
5th Grade

Subjects:
Social Studies/Geography, English/Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Vocational/Technical Skills
 

Description:
This unit is a compact study of coal that can be easily adapted to any grade level. The unit encompasses the following topics of study: coal formation, types of coal, types of mining, terminology associated with coal and coal mining, the coal miner, and the history of coal. Students will learn more about their heritage and the influences of coal upon their everyday lives.  Additional information and activities that can expand and enrich this unit can be accessed HERE.
 
 

Learner Outcomes:
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the formation of coal, identify and recognize types of coal, develop an awareness of the coal industry and the terminology associated with the coal industry.

Duration of Lesson:
Ten 45 minute class periods, plus a day for the field trip.

West Virginia IGOs:
Language Arts:  5.1, 5.4, 5.5, 5.6, 5.7, 5.8, 5.13, 5.14, 5.33, 5.36, 5.46, 5.52, 5.61, 5.62
Mathematics: 5.23, 5.26, 5.36
Science: 5.10, 5.14, 5.17, 5.19, 5.25, 5.27
Technology: 5.58, 5.65, 5.79
Social Studies/History/Geography: 5.7, 5.10, 5.12, 5.30, 5.48, 5.56

National Standards:
Language Arts

4.  Students will gather and use information for research purposes.
5.  Students use the general skills and strategies of the reading process.
7.  Students use reading skills and strategies to understand and interpret a variety of informational texts.
8.  Students use listening and speaking strategies for different purposes.

Math

1.  Students use a variety of strategies in the problem solving process.
6.  Students understand and apply basic and advanced concepts of statistics and data analysis.
9.  Students understand the general nature and uses of mathematics.

14.  Students understand how human actions modify the physical environment.
15.  Students understand how physical systems affect human systems.
16.  Students understand how the changes that occur in the meaning, use, distribution and importance of resources.
18.  Students understand global development and environmental issues.

4.  Students understand conflict, cooperation, and interdependence among individuals, groups, and institutions.

Technology

1.  Students know the characteristics and uses of computer hardware and operating systems.
2.  Students know the characteristics and uses of computer software programs.
3.  Students understand the relationships among science, technology, society, and the individual.
6.  Students understand the nature and uses of different forms of technology.

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Burch Middle School - Home of the Bulldogs

Delbarton, West Virginia 25670

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