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Biography, History and Nature: Who Was Johnny Appleseed?

In this one time class we will learn all about the life of Johnny Appleseed and many of the things that he did.
Mrs. Thorn, BA-Elem. Ed
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What's included

1 live meeting
30 mins in-class hours
Homework
1 hour per week. Homework is optional. I will be sharing a few handouts with parents that children can do if they wish. Some additional ideas for homework are as follows: 1. Write a short summary/story about Johnny Appleseed and draw a picture to go with it. 2. Make a paper hat shaped like a pot and pretend they are Johnny Appleseed. 3. Plant apple seeds and watch them grow :).
Assessment
Learners will be assessed through observation and discussion throughout the lesson.

Class Experience

US Grade Pre-Kindergarten - 1
Who was Johnny Appleseed?  Was he a real person?  What did he do?  Did he love nature?  I will answer these questions, and many more!

5 minutes-  This will be spent building background knowledge and discussing what learners may already know about Johnny Appleseed. 

15-20 minutes- I will read the story "Johnny Appleseed".  I will stop frequently to discuss what we've read, point out details from pictures, touch on western expansion, explain why things may have happened the way they did, discuss key vocabulary and allow time for learners to share their own thoughts about what we've read.  I will also interject my own knowledge about Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman) and share a few other pictures of significance to the life of Johnny Appleseed.  

5-10  minutes- I will wrap up the lesson by asking and answering questions about what was learned about Johnny Appleseed.  I will also have learners share what they learned/liked about the lesson.  If time permits, we will draw a picture of Johnny Appleseed and label it.

* Follow up activities will be shared with all learners at the end of the class to help enhance their learning and understanding of Johnny Appleseed.

*Time may be adjusted for classes with a smaller number of students.

*Sibling discount available upon request *
Learning Goals
Students will learn about the time period and the life of Johnny Appleseed.
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Supply List
I will be reading the book "Johnny Appleseed" Level 1 by Patricia Demuth.  It is not necessary for you to purchase this book for this lesson. This book is not currently available for purchase but if you would like to purchase a slightly higher leveled book (by the same author) it is available on Amazon for $3.99.

Paper, pencil, crayon/markers (in case we have time to draw a picture at the end of the lesson :)).
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Nevada Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
I was 1st grade teacher with a minor in history.  History intrigues me and inspires me to want to share it with the world!  People who have helped to shape the world, as we know it today, should never be forgotten.

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$10

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Meets once
30 min

Completed by 42 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 4-7
1-8 learners per class

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