The City Project 2011

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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