Fourth Grade Builds

The fourth grade has been immersed in their study of life in 18th century Philadelphia. They are deep into their research about the Colonial trades of the period. Each student has selected a trade that they are becoming the expert in for our classrooms. Their imaginations are soaring as they imagine what their own workshops and businesses would look and feel like. After sharing an image with the students of an entire life-size village built out of cardboard one snowy, freezing day they were inspired to take on building a large replica of a building from the 1700’s. Following a Google search for images, it was decided that Independence Hall would be a fun challenge because of all the architectural detail. Over the last few weeks, the building has taken shape during recess and choice times. The students are learning how to slow down and really see and examine the details that adorn the building. They are also being schooled in all the amazing things cardboard can do. There is a lot of measuring, cutting, shaping and gluing that has taken place. As the building and all its details have slowly risen the student's knowledge has grown. As they finish working on Independence Hall they are getting excited to start their own much smaller replicas of their very own workshops. Students will be sharing their knowledge of their trades and building talents at the Colonial Trade Fair on March 9th from 8:30 -11 am.