THE
KRUGER STREET TOY & TRAIN MUSEUM
presents
Proud to be an American program
(Revised August 27, 2006)
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- Students will learn the history of flags of the United States, using a flag display here at the museum.
- They will look at the use of patriotic themes and symbols in toys (both American and foreign).
- Students will identify occupations in the Ohio Valley, both past and present, using our City of Wheeling display and Ohio Valley Room as backdrops and visual aids.
- Using the historical artifacts in the museum (toys and otherwise), students will explore the history of the Ohio Valley, its people, and its contributions to America as a whole.
- As a craft activity, students will have an opportunity to make a flag of their own (a collage, actually) to represent things important in their lives. They will be able to take these with them for home or their classroom.
- As a wrap-up activity, students will visit our operating O gauge train layout and look for and identify patriotic symbols used on the layout.
This program will be a fun and educational morning or afternoon for your kindergarten students at the Toy Museum! Facilities are also available onsite for you to have a bag lunch that you bring, should you not wish to take your students to a separate stop for lunch.
Target Grade Level/Audience and related instructional goals, "Proud to be an American":
West Virginia Content Standards & Objectives addressed (Kindergarten):
SS.K.2.3 Identify traditional patriotic symbols such as state and national flags and be given the opportunity to participate in patriotic activities such as standing for the National Anthem.
SS.K.3.1 Identify occupations within the local community.
SS.K.5.4 Explore the past through stories of people, heroes, pictures songs, holidays, customs, traditions and legends.
Ohio K-2 Social Studies Benchmarks addressed:
Government Benchmark B: Recognize and explain the importance of symbols and landmarks of the United States.
Skills and Methods Benchmark A: Obtain information from oral, visual, print, and electronic sources.
Ohio: most appropriate for Kindergarten; academic content standards addressed:
Government #2: Recognize symbols of the United States that represent its democracy and values, including a. the national flag.
That's just a quick run through. Working with you, we can also customize your visit to achieve YOUR educational goals for your class! Call us TODAY to set up a tour and get the ball rolling!
(304) 242-8133 or toll free at 1-877-242-8133
or Email the museum: museum@toyandtrain.com