“Helping Them Help Us”

Task:

Our town has many community helpers to keep us safe and help us in our daily lives. They work very hard and have to overcome many obstacles. How can we make their work easier? You are going to create a presentation called “Helping Them Help Us” that shows how we can help community service providers perform their duties.

On My Way(Novice)

Got It(Practitioner)

Expert

Community Helper Awareness

I can identify different types of jobs and tools.

I can describe different types of jobs that people do.

I can describe the tools or equipment used and why it is important to the job.

I can describe how community helpers work together to make our community a safe place.

On My Way(Novice)

Got It(Practitioner)

Expert

Community HelperPresentation

(guide, video, oral presentation: dressing up as helper)

With teacher support:

I can name the community helper.

I can describe the job.

I can describe the tools they use.

I can name the community helper.

I can describe the job.

I can describe the tools they use.

I can describe how I can help them perform their duties.

I can do all of “Got It” PLUS

I can invent a new tool to assist my community helper with their job.