What+Can+You+Do+In+a+Hospital?


 * __ NC Standard Course of Study Objectives for 5th Grade __**

** English/Language Arts ** Objective 1.03 Increase reading and writing vocabulary through: Objective 4.07 Compose a variety of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and drama using self-selected topic and format (e.g., poetry, research reports, news articles, letters to the editor, business letters).
 * wide reading
 * word study.
 * word reference materials.
 * content area study.
 * writing process elements.
 * writing as a tool.
 * debate.
 * discussions.
 * seminars.
 * examining the author's craft.

Objective 4.10 Use technology as a tool to enhance and/or publish a product. Objective 5.03 Investigate research and information resources to obtain career information.
 * Guidance **
 * __ Essential Question __**

How have hospitals and their occupations changed from the early 1900s to the present day?


 * __ Introductory Activity __**

** KWL Chart ** Have students begin a KWL chart on what they know about hospitals.

[|KWL Chart] Language Arts Activities/Social Studies Activities __** Complete a Venn Diagram comparing/contrasting Rutherford Hospital in the early 1900s to the present Rutherford Hospital.
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 * Venn Diagram **



** Occupation Trading Cards ** Choose a hospital occupation that you are interested in. Use the following sites to research your occupation. Create a trading card about your occupation using the directions on the trading card direction sheet. [] [] [] [] [] [] []

A geocaching activity will be planned on-site at the school using photos taken while at the hospital. Students will work in cooperative groups using the GPS devices to find 2 photos (see below) hidden in various locations on the school property. They will then choose one of their photos to produce a creative writing piece of their choice.
 * Geocaching **












 * __ Math Activities __**
 * Graph Plotting Lesson **
 * Using photos taken from the hospital field trip, follow the Adobe lesson plan “Graph Plotting”. **
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