Columbus School for Girls
Taking a Deep Dive with Governor DeWine during COVID-19
Week of May 1 , 2020 Betsy Gugle, Lower School Director
This Week’s Deep Dive: Governor Mike DeWine
ImageSource mikedewine.com
“We are Ohioans. We are Buckeyes. We are strong.” Governor Mike DeWine
Step 1: Listen to March 22, 2020 “We are Ohioans…” Press Conference
Click Here April 27, 2020 “Restarting Ohio” Press Conference
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Step 2: Talk Time 1. In the first video, Governor DeWine used the phrase, “We are Ohioans. We are Buckeyes. We are strong.” a. How does this phrase connect to our messages in the Lower School at CSG? b. DeWine makes the connection between this time period and war as we have to make sacrifices in our daily lives. How do the sacrifices we are making help fight against COVID-19? *Additional research topic: Spanish Flu Epidemic 1918 2. In the second clip, Governor DeWine is talking about “restarting Ohio” with protocols that businesses should follow when they reopen. a. Do you think the protocol list are reasonable steps to take? b. Are there other ideas that are not included that you think should be added? c. Why is the decision to reopen businesses such a complex decision with COVID-19?
Step 3: Snorkeling--Fact Find
Visit the Governor’s website to find the answers to the following questions‌ 1. Where did Governor DeWine grow up? Find it on an Ohio map. 2. When did he meet his wife, Fran? 3. How many children and grandchildren do Governor DeWine have? 4. What were some of his jobs growing up? 5. How many Governors have served before DeWine?
Step 4: Scuba Diving--Dig deeper 1. From March 3 when the Arnold Classic was closed to spectators to April 20 when Governor DeWine stated that Ohio schools would remain home the rest of the year, there have been many decisions made within this 8-week period. Click here to see a timeline of the decisions made during the pandemic here in Ohio. What decisions do you think were the hardest to make? Do you agree that schools should be closed in May?
2. The latest recommendation is for people to wear masks in public. How does this protect people from COVID-19? Click here to watch the explanation by Dr. Weir, The Ohio State University. If you are interested in making your own masks, check out these two videos. T-shirt mask. Simple no-sew mask.
Step 4: Scuba Diving--Dig deeper One of Governor DeWine’s responsibilities is to appoint people to positions that serve the state. One of Governor DeWine’s appointments was Kimberly Lowe Hall, CSG class of ’91 and Alumna of the Year in 2020. Ms. Hall is the director Director of the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS), with approximately 2,200 employees. In her role, she directs the state's public assistance, workforce development, unemployment insurance, child and adult protective services, adoption, child care, and child support programs. With thousands of jobs being lost in Ohio due to COVID-19, in what ways does ODJFS become even more important to Ohioans for support?
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Director of the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services
Step 5: Share what you’ve learned
If you want to share your thoughts and work on Taking a Deep Dive Padlet, click here. Share a message with Governor DeWine or Ms. Hall, an illustration, a summary, list of facts...the possibilities are endless!