The City of Kettering A Look at Our Community Andrew B. Londergan ED /20/2002

Grade 8 Civics Local Community Lesson

Objectives 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 Notebooks and pens/pencils –(Students should take notes during the presentation) PC Video Projector Projection screen

Student Activities Note-taking and discussion during the presentation Field Trip to Kettering Government Center Follow-up Quiz and discussion

The 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 The earliest known settler in Kettering was John Patterson. He built the area’s first log cabin.

Related Documents In 1841, Van Buren township was created. In November of 1952, the citizens of Van Buren township 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 by reaching a population of over 38,000. The city operates under a Council / City Manager form of government.

The city council is comprised of seven representatives who 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 Employers Kettering Medical Center Delphi Automotive Systems Victoria’s Secret G.E. Card Services

INDUSTRY Kettering is known for manufacturing electric motors, aircraft parts, precision tools, and machinery.

Houses of Worship Many Protestant and Roman Catholic 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 and school-to-work opportunities

PRIVATE SCHOOLS Ascension St. Charles St. Albert Alter High School Dayton Christian

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

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PARKS AND RECREATION The city of Kettering has received the National Gold Medal Award for its parks and recreation program.

FRAZE PAVILION A spectacular outdoor concert venue

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