The City of KetteringThe City of KetteringA Look at Our Community A Look at Our Community

Andrew B. Londergan

ED 639

10/20/2002

Grade 8 Civics

Local Community Lesson

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

Materials needed Materials needed

Notebooks and pens/pencils – (Students should take notes during the

presentation)PCVideo ProjectorProjection screen

Student ActivitiesStudent Activities

Note-taking and discussion during the presentation

Field Trip to Kettering Government Center

Follow-up Quiz and discussion

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

The area that is now Kettering was first settled in 1798 as an agricultural community.

HISTORY OF KETTERING

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.

The village of Kettering was named in honor of its most outstanding citizen, Charles Kettering.Mr. Kettering was a world famous inventor.

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.

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.

Kettering Police Department

Prides itself in being “Ohio’s Finest”

Nationally accredited in 1987

POPULATION

Approximately 61,000 people

27,000 households

Top Four Area EmployersKettering Medical CenterDelphi Automotive SystemsVictoria’s SecretG.E. Card Services

INDUSTRY

Kettering is known for manufacturing electricmotors, aircraft parts, precision tools, and machinery.

Houses of Worship

Many Protestant and RomanCatholic Churches

One Synagogue

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.

FAIRMONT HIGH SCHOOL

provides both college preparatory andschool-to-work opportunities

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

AscensionSt. CharlesSt. AlbertAlter High SchoolDayton Christian

There are two quality public libraries in the city of Kettering.

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.

PARKS AND RECREATIONThe city of Kettering has received theNational Gold Medal Award for its parksand recreation program.

FRAZE PAVILION

A spectacular outdoor concert venue

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