November 2015: Time to Travel

November Unit Topic: 

Time to Travel

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Unit Overview

The focus of this month’s topic is travel. Lessons are designed to help students learn about all aspects of travel. Planning for a trip is emphasized including considerations for weather, transportation and scheduling. Travel safety and planning for emergencies is also stressed.  

The unit begins with two stories about a young adult, Tori, who is taking a trip. Time management is emphasized as Tori plans a trip to her grandmother’s house. Tori will fly by herself for the first time. The story includes a recurrent theme of managing time so that she is not late as she leaves on her trip. The second story follows Tori as she visits her grandmother. The two of them identify things they would like to do during Tori’s stay. They plan what they will do using a calendar. Once again the story shows readers the benefit of planning and using time effectively while traveling.

Next the unit offers three articles which expand on the theme of travel. Each article offers travel tips regarding a different aspect of travel. The first article addresses issues around planning to take a trip. The second article focuses on things to do at home before leaving. Taking care of pets, plans and the home are discussed. The final article gives tips for being a smart traveler who stays safe in new places and situations.

As always, this monthly unit offers lessons that teach and reinforce lifetime learning in the areas of money, math, budgeting, banking, cooking and communication. This month’s theme is continued with scenarios about travel as a basis for many of these lessons.

Final lessons emphasize job skills, Lessons address job-related skills such as reading want ads and completing applications, interviews and job interest surveys. The lessons focus on skills that are critical for a young adult’s transition for school to work.

Upcoming Events

TBD              CBI Trip to Frackville Fitness Center (Rescheduled from October)

TBD              CBI Trip to Salvation Army to help with Feed a Friend Project

11/2/15        District Coat Drive Begins

11/3/15        End of 1^st Marking Period

11/9/15        Act 80 Day / Parent Conferences

11/11/15       School Board Meeting @ 8:00

11/12/15      Wear Jeans for the Troops (Donate $1)

11/13/15      Wear Jeans to benefit a 2^nd grade student (Donations appreciated)

11/12/15      Anthracite Region Center for Independent Living Visit - 5^th/6^th periods

11/2/4/15    Wear Jeans for Diabetes Awareness

11/25/15      Early Dismissal @ 12:15

11/26/15      Thanksgiving – No School

11/27/15      No School

11/30/15      No School

*TUESDAYS – Habilitation
*TUESDAYS/FRIDAYS – Ashland Library
*WEDNESDAYS – Food Shop @ MAC
*THURSDAYS – Greenhouse
*WEDNESDAYS/FRIDAYS – Child Development
*THURSDAYS – Sosar Physical Therapy
*TUESDAYS/FRIDAYS – Boyers/Dollar General as needed

*Selected students only