Last Wednesday, I shared photos of artwork I saw during a trip to Atlanta over Spring Break. I told students that while walking, I saw messages painted on lamp posts that made me stop and look. After seeing them, I instantly knew the values that this community cared about. I shared photos of a similar Mural Arts project, where a North Philadelphia school yard is decorated with signs that symbolize the value of this community. After this, the fourth graders began building their designs for their model community out of paper. I had students make sure their building would fit on their map by measuring the base. From there, students transferred the measurements onto a long piece of paper and folded the sides. Using the help of tabs, students will be able to stand their structures up, and close them. Before assembling their buildings, the fourth graders will draw or collage their original designs onto the surface. These are off to a great start! Photos of the Philadelphia and Atlanta art are included in the slide show below.
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While setting up for the fourth graders, a few early students saw a preview of my lesson. After seeing the terms "parallel, perpendicular, acute, obtuse and right angles" they excitedly told me "Hey! this is what we're learning about!"
The fourth graders are working on lines and angles in math, which is a perfect segue into map making. In their groups, the fourth graders worked together to create the map/base for their 3D Community Project. I gave them a yardstick, a T-Square, a list of required types of angles/ lines and asked them to take turns drawing their streets. They were also excited to learn that each street is going to be named after a member of the group. They did an awesome job taking turns drawing streets and finishing/fleshing out their designs from before Spring Break. Next, they will being to build their structures! |
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