~  My Town Is Important 2005-2006 ~

St. Raymond School's First Grade
Mrs. D. Fahrner, Mrs. T. Fabian and Mrs. S. Baraze
Menlo Park, California

 

Menlo Park is a suburb between San Francisco and San Jose. The current population of the city is 30, 648.

First, we began our project by reading, The Important Book by Margaret Wise Brown. Second, we studied the history of Menlo Park by reading books and viewing online articles and pictures. Mrs. Fahrner helped us find web sites so that we could learn more about Menlo Park. Third, each first grader thought about the information that we learned and wrote about something that was important to him or her. Fourth, we spend time in the computer lab and drew pictures of Menlo Park using Kid Pix. Finally, we put the parts of our project together and will continue to enjoy reading and learning from it.

Ed. Note: Several "important poems" were written by the students.  Included on this page are the special topics they selected.  All the poems and illustrations can be viewed on their school webpage.
 

IMPORTANT THINGS ABOUT MENLO PARK



by Lorenzo

 


by Katie

In 1854, Dennis Oliver and D.C. McGlynn built a gate at Menlo Park .

We have a small park down town called Fremont Park. We can walk to the park and remember the soldiers that helped our country during World War 1.

Menlo Park has lots of trees.

Menlo Park is on a peninsula so it is near the water.

Menlo Park has lots of stores and we like to shop.

Menlo Park is near Stanford University.

St. Raymond School is there and we love our school.

 

 This project was aligned to the California History-Social Studies Standards and the ISTE Technology Standards.

California State History-Social Science Content Standards for Grade 1

  • 1.2 Students compare and contrast the absolute and relative locations of places and people and describe the physical and/ or human characteristics of places.
  • 1.4 Students compare and contrast everyday life in different times and places around the world and recognize that some aspects of people, places, and things change over time while others stay the same.
  • 1.5 Students describe the human characteristics of familiar places and the varied backgrounds of American citizens and residents in those places.

Technology Standards

GRADES PRE K - 2

  • 1. Use input devices (e.g., mouse, keyboard, remote control) and output devices (e.g., monitor, printer) to successfully operate computers, VCRs, audiotapes, and other technologies.
  • 2. Use a variety of media and technology resources for directed and independent learning activities.
  • 5. Work cooperatively and collaboratively with peers, family members, and others when using technology in the classroom.
  • 6. Demonstrate positive social and ethical behaviors when using technology.
  • 7. Practice responsible use of technology systems and software.
  • 8. Create developmentally appropriate multimedia products with support from teachers, family members, or student partners.
  • 10. Gather information and communicate with others using telecommunications, with support from teachers, family members, or student partners.

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