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ISTE Standards

1.1 Empowered Learner
1.1a Learning Goals
1.2 Digital Citizen
1.2.c Safeguard Well-being
1.3 Knowledge Construction
1.3.d Explore Real-World Issues
1.4 Innovative Design
1.4.d Open-Ended Problems
1.5 Computational Thinking
1.5.d Algorithmic Thinking
1.6 Creative Communication
1.6.d Customize the Message
1.7 Global Collaborator
1.7.b Multiple Viewpoints

State / Local / Other Standards

C3 Framework
- D2.Civ.2.K-2.
  Explain how all people, not just official leaders, play important roles in a community.
- D2.Civ.6.K-2.
  Describe how communities work to accomplish common tasks,
  establish responsibilities, and fulfill roles of authority.

Next Generation English Language Arts
- KR9
  Make connections between self, text, and the world.
- KW6
  Develop questions and participate in shared research and exploration to answer questions and to build and share knowledge.
- 1W7
  Recall and represent relevant information from experiences or gather information from provided sources to answer a question in a variety of ways.
- 1SL1
  Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse peers and adults (e.g., in small and large groups and during play).
- 2SL4
  Describe people, places, things, and events with relevant details, expressing ideas and feelings clearly
- 2SL6
  Express thoughts, feelings, and ideas clearly, adapting language

Learning Objective(s)

Students will build background knowledge on first responders by reading related texts and brainstorming ideas.
Students will use fine motor skills to create a tangible item that can reinforce their understanding of community helpers.

Materials Required

Related text - suggestions include:
- Pete the Cat: Firefighter Pete by James Dean
- Police Officers on Patrol by Kersten Hamilton
- Here Come the Helpers by Leslie Kimmelman
Related song - suggestions include:
- Emergency Vehicle Song: Click here.
- Here Comes the Rescue Team: Click here.
Picture Matching Activity
Medium weight cardstock (12x12)
StandardGrip mat
Fine-point blade
Glue stick.

Instructions

Introduction:

Gather students to the carpet or reading nook.
Option 1: Introductory book
- Show students the book cover and have them predict what the book will be
  about. Then, read the book to students.
Option 2: Introductory song
- Play the song for students with or without the video.

Lesson Activity:

After reading or listening to the song, ask students what words describe the type of community helpers they just heard about.
Brainstorm with students what we mean by the phrase “first responders”
Explain to students that a first responder is a type of community helper who responds to emergencies.
Ask students to think back to the previous lesson (Who Are Our Community Helpers?) and identify those community helpers who would be considered first responders.
Then, explain to students that they will be working in groups to create a vehicle that is essential to the work of a first responder (such as a fire truck, police car, or ambulance). Divide students into groups and have each group work together to build their own vehicle. For example group 1 is making a fire truck, group 2 is making an ambulance, and group 3 is making a police car
Have students brainstorm in their groups about the object they were assigned and identify:
- Who uses this?
- How does it help them do their job?
Show students a completed example and model specific steps if required.
Distribute supplies and have students get to work!

Teacher Tip: If desired, have students read or watch a video specifically about the type of
first responder they are working with to build more specific background knowledge.

Closing:

Bring students back together in the carpet area.
Ask each group to present their vehicle and explanation of how it helps a first
responder do their job.
Review the definition of a first responder and highlight their importance in the
community.

Assessment

Review each individual student’s vehicle and explanation.

Extension Activity:

Organize a field trip or visit from a local first responder to the school.

Download Rubric Here

Who Are Our First Responders?

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