Title for Project-Based Learning Exercise

EL Civics Objective 22 (Recreation) • Beginning
Task 1: Complete a Chart
Language & Literacy Objectives:
1. Consult newspapers or other media to identify performances to attend and facilities to visit.
8. Locate recreational facilities in the community and list activities, cost of services, and hours of operation.
INTRODUCTION
In this lesson, students will learn about leisure-time, cultural and recreational activities in the local community and the Greater Los Angeles area. They will identify their own interests and explore new activities as well.
ASSESSMENT TASK
Student will complete a chart showing up to 6 items of information about a leisure-time, cultural or recreational activity or venue. 14 pts possible (2 pts each correct answer; 2 pts for legibility).
SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES
ü Students work in groups to brainstorm leisure-time, recreational and cultural activities in the local community. The group which comes up with the most activities is the winner!
ü Identify recreational, leisure-time and cultural activities using picture prompts. Teacher uses pictures available in textbook or PowerPoint presentation.
ü Bring a local newspaper to class. Look in the Entertainment section. Are there any interesting events? How much do they cost?
ü Plan a class field trip, e.g. Getty Museum (see blue info sheet – p. 3).
HANDOUTS PROVIDED
Handout 1: Getty Field Trip Information Sheet (blue)
Handout 2: Vocabulary
Handout 3: Discussion Questions
Handout 4: Recreational Activities
Handout 5: Recreational, Leisure-time & Cultural Activities
Handout 6: Find Someone Who
Handout 7: Discover an Activity: Camping
Handout 8: Practice: Plan a Local Camping Trip
Handout 9: Worksheet: Plan a Camping Trip
Lab Lesson 1: Places of Interest (Word, Internet)
Lab Lesson 2: Find a Movie (Word, Internet)
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
· Master copies of “Language Through Art: An ESL Enrichment Curriculum,” Getty Museum – Beginning & Intermediate/Advanced (1 set each)
· Class sets of “Seasons” guides from City of Torrance, including information on classes, recreational activities, cultural events, etc. GAC= 2 sets of 25 guides (boxes on shelf – Library in staff room – fill out check out card); HAC = 25 guides (check out in Resource Room) & Levy = 25 guides (available in break room).
COMPUTER LAB IDEAS

Students create a presentation about a hobby they’ve had for many years. Describe hobby explain how they got started. Use the Internet to find pictures, or bring in own pictures, using scanner. (Word, PPT, Internet)
Create “picture dictionary” of recreational, leisure-time and cultural activities (Word or PowerPoint) – use Google Images to find pictures.
Interview classmates regarding their hobbies and interests; write a summary or create a presentation. (Word or PowerPoint)
Conduct Internet searches to find recreational activities and related classes in the local community. (Internet)
Students create and send “thank you” card to host or organizer after class trip (e.g. Scott from Getty Museum), using Publisher or online card service.

Task 1 – Handout #1

Getty Museum Field Trip: Information Sheet

In February 2007, I met with Scott Winterrowd, Education Specialist from the Getty. He gave me a lot of info to pass along to you about preparing for, arranging and conducting field trips to the Museum:

ü The Getty provides instructional materials for Beginning and Intermediate/Advanced ESL classes. Training is offered to introduce you to the materials and how to integrate them into your class. Materials include lesson plans, worksheets, transparencies and images. All materials are available online to download (docs in Word). There are also additional images on the website. (See “Related Websites” for links to online materials.)

ü You may arrange bus transportation with the Getty for your class any time the Getty is open: Closed Monday; open 10-6 T-W-Th-Sun; Open 10-9 Fri & Sat. They will send a bus to pick up you & your students, take you to the Museum, and return you to school. Busses are free. No children allowed (due to liability issues). Students bringing children should make arrangements to drive themselves and meet your class at the museum. Ask Scott about parking passes.

ü In order to reserve a bus, you must first attend Scott’s training on his instructional materials. (See back of this sheet for next training date.)

ü Bus reservations must be made no later than 3-4 weeks in advance. Contact Scott Winterrowd: BE SURE TO GET A FIELD TRIP FORM SIGNED BY YOUR ADMINISTRATOR, WITH A COPY TO PORTIA (1 week in advance).

ü Scott will send museum maps if requested with reservation.

ü If your class plans to send thank you cards, please let Scott know in advance (via email). At your request, he will send you one response that you can share with your students, letting them know he received their cards. He cannot respond to each individual message.

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TASK 1 – Handout #2

VOCABULARY

Adapted from www.dictionary.com

recreation: a pastime, diversion, exercise, or other resource affording relaxation and enjoyment..

leisure-time: free from the demands of work or duty, when one can rest, enjoy hobbies or sports, etc.

cultural: of or relating to the arts and manners that a group favors.

activity: action or movement; any specific behavior.

event: something that happens at a given place and time.

hobby: an activity or interest pursued for pleasure or relaxation.

sport: an athletic activity.

brochure: a small booklet with a cover; has information

facilities: something designed, built, installed, etc., to serve a specific function affording a convenience or service.

amenities: features that provide comfort, convenience, or pleasure.

legend/key: a table on a map or chart that lists and explains the symbols used.

chart: presenting information or facts in the form of graphs or tables.

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TASK 1 – Handout #3

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

1) When do you have leisure time?

2) What do you like to do most in your leisure time?

3) What do you like to do on a rainy day?

4) What do you like to do in the summer?

5) What will you do on your next holiday?

6) What are your hobbies?

7) Do you participate in any sports?

8) Which cultural events have you attended in our local community?

9) Have you been to a museum? A park? A theater?

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TASK 1 - Handout #4

RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES

Directions: Write the names of these recreational activities.

______/ ______/ ______/ ______/ ______
______/ ______/ ______/ ______/ ______
______/ ______/ ______/ ______/ ______
______/ ______/ ______/ ______/ ______

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TASK 1 - Handout #5

RECREATIONAL, LEISURE-TIME & CULTURAL ACTIVITIES

Directions: List your three (3) favorite hobbies and recreational activities here:

1. ______

2. ______

3. ______

Directions: Interview 3 classmates. Find out which hobbies and recreational activities they enjoy. Write the answers below.

/ Hobby/Activity 1 / Hobby/Activity 2 / Hobby/Activity 3
Student Name:
Student Name:
Student Name:

Do any of your classmates enjoy the same hobbies and activities as you?

Write their names here:

______

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Task 1 – Handout #6

FIND SOMEONE WHO

Directions: Walk around the classroom. Find one classmate who does each of the following activities in their leisure time. Write the person’s name in the box.

Find someone who … / Name of Student
goes to the movies.
reads books.
jogs in the park.
goes to museums.
plays a musical instrument.
goes to the theater.
plays a sport.
travels.

goes camping.

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TASK 1 - Handout #7

Discover an Activity: Camping

Directions: Camping is very popular in the United States, especially in California. What are some activities you can enjoy while camping?

______/ ______/ ______
______/ ______/ ______
______/ ______/ ______

Directions: What are some other activities you can do while camping?

______

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TASK 1 - Handout #8

Practice: Plan a Local Camping Trip

Directions: Read the information below about camping at California State Parks in Los Angeles County. Follow the directions on the next page.

Legend/Key:

= disabled access

= fishing

= picnic area

= restrooms

= swimming

Leo Carillo State Park
(Malibu) /
Castaic Lake State Recreation Area
(Castaic) /
Malibu Creek State Park
(Calabasas) /
Pío Pico State Historic Park
(Whittier) /
Saddleback Butte State Park
(Mojave Desert) /
Santa Susana Pass State Park
(Simi Hills) /
Topanga State Park
(Topanga Canyon) /

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TASK 1 – Handout #9

Plan a Camping Trip: Worksheet

Directions: Read the information about camping at State Parks in Los Angeles County. Put a checkmark (ü) in the chart to show the amenities available at each park. See the example below (Saddleback Butte State Park).

Leo Carillo State Park
(Malibu)
Castaic Lake State Recreation Area
(Castaic)
Malibu Creek State Park
(Calabasas)
Pío Pico State Historic Park
(Whittier)
Saddleback Butte State Park
(Mojave Desert) / ü / ü / ü
Santa Susana Pass State Park
(Simi Hills)
Topanga State Park
(Topanga Canyon)

The Johnson Family wants to go camping. They want to visit a State Park with all of these amenities:

ü Fishing

ü Swimming

ü Restrooms

ü Disabled Access

ü Picnic Area

Look in the chart above to find the two State Parks where the Johnson Family can go. Write the names of the parks here:

______

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Task 1 - Lab Lesson #1

Local Places of Interest

Look at the attached list of places to go in our local community. Select 2 places you want to know more about. Create a chart with information you find.

Directions:

1. Follow the links to each place. Look through the websites for the information listed below (e.g. hours, location).

2. Create a title using Word Art (Insert à Picture à Word Art) and put your name on the second line. Ask your teacher or the instructional assistant for help if you need it.

3. Create a table like the one below in Microsoft Word (Table à Insert à Table) and enter your information there. (Plan ahead! How many rows & columns will you need?)

4. Your teacher will demonstrate how to go back and forth between Internet Explorer and Microsoft Word. You can even copy & paste information (instead of retyping!).

Example:

By Joe Student

Place #1 / Place #2
Hours/Days Open
Address
Telephone Number
Price
Things to do

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Task 1 - Lab Lesson #1

Local Places of Interest – List of Websites

Cabrillo Marine Aquarium – San Pedro

www.cabrilloaq.org

City of Torrance Recreation Services – Torrance

www.torrnet.com/Parks/4577.htm

Dominguez Rancho Adobe Museum – Rancho Dominguez

www.dominguezrancho.com

El Camino College Planetarium – Torrance

www.elcamino.edu/academics/naturalsciences/astronomy/planetarium

Lomita Railroad Museum – Lomita

www.lomita-rr.org

Korean Bell of Friendship and Bell Pavilion – San Pedro

www.sanpedro.com/panoramas/korea_bell.htm

Madrona Marsh Nature Center - Torrance

www.ci.torrance.ca.us/Parks/6618.htm

Point Vincente Interpretive Center and Lighthouse – Rancho Palos Verdes

31501 Palos Verdes Drive West

www.palosverdes.com/pvlight

palosverdes.com/rpv/recreationparks/PointVicenteInterpretiveCenter/index.cfm

South Coast Botanic Garden – Rancho Palos Verdes

www.palosverdes.com/botanicgardens

Torrance Art Museum – Torrance

www.torranceartmuseum.com

Torrance Cultural Arts Center – Torrance

www.ci.torrance.ca.us/9009.htm

Whale Watching Cruises - Redondo Beach

www.redondo.com/city/whales.html

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Task 1 - Lab Lesson #2

Internet Project

Find a Movie

SAMPLE:

FIRST:

ü Think about some movies you would like to see

ü Make sure you know the following vocabulary words (use dictionary.com):
review description trailer (preview) clip showtime rating

SECOND: At the Computer

1. Click Start.
2. Click on All Programs.
3. Click on Internet Explorer.
4. In the Address Box, type: movies.yahoo.com and press ENTER.
5. Under “Get Showtimes and Tickets,” type in your zip code and press GO.
6. You will see a listing of movie theaters in your neighborhood. Write the names of three movies here:
1. ______
2. ______
3. ______

THIRD: Learn More About a Movie

Select one movie from your list. Read its description, watch the trailer, watch one clip, and read two reviews. Put a checkmark in each box after you complete the tasks:

Name of Movie: ______

q Read description q Watched trailer q Watched clip q Read reviews

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Internet Project

Find a Movie (cont.)

FOURTH: Write a Review

Answer the following questions. Then, write a preview using Microsoft Word (Start à Programs à Microsoft Word). Ask your teacher to read it and give you feedback.

ü What is the movie about? (use only 1-2 sentences)

ü Who is in the movie (e.g. Brad Pitt)?

ü How long is the movie (hours and minutes)?

ü What is the movie’s rating (e.g. PG-13, R)? What does this rating mean?

ü What is the closest movie theater where this movie is playing?

FIFTH: Save

1. Click on File.
2. Click on Save As.
3. Click on My Documents.
4. Double click [Your Class Folder].
5. Look for your folder.
6. Double click on your name.
8. Give your document a name.
9. Click on Save.