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Activity Plan 1
Name of activity: Language Arts
Objectives:
1.) Read the story: September 12
th
: We knew we would be alright by First
Grade Students of H. Byron Masterson Elementary.
2.) Have children draw a picture of how they felt after September 11th
and/or how it made them feel after reading the story, along with a
sentence explaining their picture.
3.) Have children share and explain their drawings.
Outcomes:
1.) Have children better understand what occurred that sad day but
understand that there are many things that can be done in order to
make them feel safe again.
2.) For the children to be able to express their feelings not only by writing
but by drawing as well.
Activity Plan 2
Name of Activity: Housekeeping
Objectives:
1.) Discuss safe places in our homes we can go to if there is a terrorist
threat.
2.) Talk about why this is a safe place to be in a time of danger.
3.) Discuss what kinds of objects we might want to have in these safe
places for example: food, water, a first-aid kit, a toothbrush etc. using
real examples to show the children and talk about where they can find
them in their homes.
Outcomes:
1.) For children to know a place in their homes where they can go to if
there was a terrorist threat.
2.) Have children be able to distinguish between a safe and an unsafe
hiding place.
3.) Have children understand why materials are needed in these places and
how they can access them.
Group Setting: This discussion will take place in a large group
Materials Needed:
1.) Teacher’s map of a home with safe spot marked on it.
2.) Plastic foods from kitchen center
3.) Large jug of water
4.) Tooth brush and toothpaste
5.) First-aid kit
Carolyn Barbara
Theme : Homeland Security Activity : Dramatic Play of Firefighters
Age : 3 and 4 years; Preschool
Objective : The children are going to use dramatic play to act like fireman. They are going to dress up like them and perform some of the tasks that they do everyday.
Outcome : Dramatic play allows the children to role-play and act out certain people of the community. By acting like firemen and pretending to do what they do will really help the children understand the importance of their job. Firemen are the bravest people in a community. They put their life on the line everyday to save ours. Children really need to understand that these people are going to save us when we are in trouble.
Group Size : Nine students
Materials: Plastic firemen hats, plastic fire engine, play telephones and walkie-talkies, a play water hose, plastic coats and rubber boots.
Detailed Instructions : The children are going to the fire station for their field trip the day before this activity. They will already be introduced to the whole concept of who firemen are and what they do for a living; so acting them out won’t be so hard. The setting has to be in a large open space so the children have enough room. The large space will also act as a firehouse. Once the children are all dressed up they can start the dramatic play. The teacher is going to stand in front of the classroom and ring a bell. The children know that when they hear the bell that means there is a fire. They also know it is their job to put it out. They quickly grab all their supplies and get into their play fire engines and rush to the fire. Once they put it out, the teacher goes around to all the children and ask each of them how helped some of the people in need.
How to Plan and Protect Preschools
Outdoor Play/ Rounding up the Children
Discuss playing outdoors when a situation happens that requires us to move quickly and go indoors. One situation we might have is to leave the playground quickly if the air pollution is too high. Air pollution can come from a factory and if we breathe it in we may get sick. Today we are going to take about emergency preparedness because disasters strike quickly and our class wants to be prepared if an emergency happens. We will call our emergency "A Red Storm Drill."
How to Cope with Terrorism and Support the Children's fears
- Children will learn to cope with the stress and fears of an emergency using practice drills.
- Children will be better prepared in the event of an emergency when they hear the whistle through the loud speaker using the same technique as clapping hands in the classroom.
- Children will learn to stop, pay attention, get under control and be alert to move quickly indoors for an attendance check.
Group Setting: Large
Materials Needed:
- Loud Speaker
- Whistle
- Attendance Sheet
Detailed Instructions/Directions
- To develop a healthy support system to make the children feel comfortable during an emergency.
- To demonstrate the roles of people who protect us: Police, Fire, Emergency Management and Homeland Security.
- To practice the warning signal outside to better prepare for a Red Storm Drill.
Resources for Teacher:
www.ready.gov
Resources for Parent:
www.fema.gov
Gina Benyo ECHD 255
An Interview with the Teacher
- Do you have emergency plans in place? Yes.
- What type of emergencies?
Fire, an electrical outage, unprovoked attack.
- What are your current emergency plans?
According to the emergency, you either have to evacuate the building or lock down. For a lock down, the students started to bring in a 3-day supply of clothing this past September, the nurse has a 3-day supply of medicine when necessary and a 3-day supply of food in the cafeteria. A couple of times a year, the teachers have a meeting to review the plan.
- What concerns do you have? A couple of concerns are the young ages of the children, and that everyone coordinates well and acts appropriately.
- What needs do you have?
Special needs children.
Lauriena Rose ECHD- Group Project
Activity Plan #1-Processed Arts
Name of Activity: Showing My Emotions
Objectives/Outcomes: The purpose of this activity is to get children to understand the concept of expressing their emotions/feelings. After completing this activity the children will have a better understanding of the feelings they will experience at different times in their lives and most importantly in the event of an emergency. Children will also be comfortable in expressing their feelings and know when and how to cope with their difficult time at their age.
Group Setting: Large group of children (10-12)
Materials Needed:
1. Paper plates 2. Stick glue 3. Plastic eyes 4. Piping 5. Markers/Crayons/Colored Pencils 6. Construction Paper
Detailed Instructions/Directions: The teacher would first explain the concept of emotions/expressions to the children through a video and pictures. After the children view the video and pictures the teacher will talk with the children about their emotions and how certain things make them feel. The children will then be given the opportunity to create their own expression (on happy and one sad) on the paper plate provided. Using each side for one emotion, the child will use the supplies provided, (with the help of the teacher) to make their happy and sad faces.
Extensions: Video, Pictures and Books on emotions.
References for Further Research
https://mail.raritanval.edu/exchange/eben3668/Inbox/homeland%security.EML?Cmd=
https://mail.raritanval.edu/exchange/eben3668/Inbox/No%20Subject.EML?Cmd=open
http://www.ctsd.k12nj.us/notification.html
http://www.fema.gov/kids/twins/specialday/index.htm
http://www.fema.gov/kids/nse/
http://www.fema.gov/kids/nse/thingsknow.htm
http://www.fema.gov/kids/wtc91101.htm
Book: September 12th^ : We knew we would be all right by: First Grade Students of H.
Byron Elementary School
