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The City Project
Mapping
Mapping v : the act or process of making a map.
Drawing to ScaleWe looked at several different objects and
drew them to scale. We looked at placement and
size of each object.
A Bird’s Eye View
Mapping the Classroom
Reading Maps
Landmarks
Landmark n : an object that marks a course or boundary or serves as a guide.
We took a field trip downtown to study different types of buildings and
architecture. We looked at commercial and residential buildings.
We took many pictures on our field trip that we used throughout the City
Project.
Here are two different perspectives of St. Jude Hospital.
It’s Showtime!
Marketplace n : an open are where a market is held; the realm of business, trade, and economics.
Marketplace
Negotiations with Mr. McCathie (top left) and Mrs. McNeal (bottom right) taking place
Panorama n : a complete view of a city in every direction.
City Panorama
The building process begins…
We drew pictures to scale and used the pictures to help us sketch our blocks.
Painting
After all our hard work…
Diversity n : The condition of having or being composed of differing elements:
VARIETY.
Diversity
We took a field trip to the Civil Rights Museum. We talked
about the history of our City and the diversity that surrounds us.
Our tour guide was very passionate about
the Civil Rights Movement. He did a great job of walking
us through the history.
Leaving the museum, there was much to reflect on…
We decided to boycott for healthier lunch choices.
We were so moved by what we had experienced at the museum we decidedTo make a change here at school.
3rd Grade City Panorama
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