the city of kettering a look at our community andrew b. londergan ed 639 10/20/2002
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The City of KetteringThe City of KetteringA Look at Our Community A Look at Our Community
Andrew B. Londergan
ED 639
10/20/2002
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Grade 8 Civics
Local Community Lesson
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ObjectivesObjectives
To expose students to their local community, the city of Kettering, through a powerpoint presentation
To teach students about the history and the government of their city
To preview a field trip to the city’s government center
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Materials needed Materials needed
Notebooks and pens/pencils – (Students should take notes during the
presentation)PCVideo ProjectorProjection screen
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Student ActivitiesStudent Activities
Note-taking and discussion during the presentation
Field Trip to Kettering Government Center
Follow-up Quiz and discussion
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The City of Kettering’s locationThe City of Kettering’s location
Montgomery County, Ohio Near the center of the Miami River Valley Five miles south of Dayton
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The area that is now Kettering was first settled in 1798 as an agricultural community.
HISTORY OF KETTERING
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Status Current Status Current
The earliest known settler in Kettering was John Patterson.He built the area’s first log cabin.
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In 1841, Van Buren township was created.
In November of 1952, the citizens of Van Burentownship voted to incorporate into the village of Kettering.
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The village of Kettering was named in honor of its most outstanding citizen, Charles Kettering.Mr. Kettering was a world famous inventor.
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In 1955, the village gained city status byreaching a population of over 38,000.The city operates under a Council / City Manager form of government.
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The city council is comprised of seven representativeswho are elected to four year terms.The city’s mayor is also elected to a four year term.
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Kettering Police Department
Prides itself in being “Ohio’s Finest”
Nationally accredited in 1987
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POPULATION
Approximately 61,000 people
27,000 households
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Top Four Area EmployersKettering Medical CenterDelphi Automotive SystemsVictoria’s SecretG.E. Card Services
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INDUSTRY
Kettering is known for manufacturing electricmotors, aircraft parts, precision tools, and machinery.
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Houses of Worship
Many Protestant and RomanCatholic Churches
One Synagogue
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Public Schools
Kettering is well-known for its quality school system.
The school district includes 9 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and a four-year high school.
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FAIRMONT HIGH SCHOOL
provides both college preparatory andschool-to-work opportunities
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PRIVATE SCHOOLS
AscensionSt. CharlesSt. AlbertAlter High SchoolDayton Christian
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There are two quality public libraries in the city of Kettering.
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Shopping
Kettering has 14 major shopping areasKettering has 14 major shopping areasand it is near two major malls.and it is near two major malls.
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PARKS AND RECREATIONThe city of Kettering has received theNational Gold Medal Award for its parksand recreation program.
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FRAZE PAVILION
A spectacular outdoor concert venue
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Web SitesWeb Sites
http://www.bartleby.com/65/ke/KetterUS.html http://www.ketteringoh.org/govt/index.shtml http://www.usacitiesonline.com/ohcountykettering.htm http://www.infoplease.com/ce6/us/A0827476.html http:www.geocities.com/CapitolHill/3186/employ.htm
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