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City Planning Fun

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Lesson Plan

City Planning Fun

Create a simple city map

In this lesson, 4th-grade students will engage in a fun activity to create a simple city map. They will use basic math and geography skills to draw streets, buildings, and landmarks on graph paper. This lesson helps students understand spatial relationships and encourages creativity in designing their own city.

Audience

4th Grade Students

Time

60 mins

Approach

Create a simple city map

Materials

Graph paper, Crayons or colored pencils, Cardboard, Craft supplies (glue, scissors, etc.), City Planning Worksheet, Discussion Questions, Exit Ticket, and Video: Story: The City Mouse and The Country Mouse

Step 1

Introduction

10 mins

  • Start with a simple explanation of what city planning is and why it's fun.
  • Introduce the lesson's goal: creating a simple city map using basic shapes and colors.
  • Show the video 'Story: The City Mouse and The Country Mouse' to inspire students.

Step 2

City Map Activity

30 mins

  • Hand out graph paper and crayons or colored pencils to each student.
  • Explain the task: Students will draw a simple city map, including streets, a few buildings, and a park.
  • Encourage creativity and remind them to use different colors for different parts of the city.
  • Allow students to work individually or in small groups.

Step 3

3D City Block Activity

20 mins

  • Provide cardboard and craft supplies for students to create a 3D model of a city block.
  • Guide them to use their city map as a reference for their model.
  • Encourage them to add details like trees, cars, and people using craft materials.

Step 4

Discussion

10 mins

  • Use the discussion questions to talk about what they enjoyed and found challenging.
  • Encourage students to share their maps and models, explaining their favorite parts.

Step 5

Closure

10 mins

  • Distribute the exit ticket for students to share one thing they learned.
  • Collect the city maps, models, and exit tickets for feedback.
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Discussion

City Planning Discussion

A discussion to explore what students enjoyed and learned about city planning.

What was your favorite part of creating your city map?

Encourage students to talk about colors, shapes, and creativity.







What was a bit tricky when making your city?

Guide students to think about drawing straight lines or choosing what to include.







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Worksheet

City Planning Worksheet

A worksheet to help students plan their city map.

Draw your city map on the graph paper. Include streets, a few buildings, and a park.

Use different colors for different parts of your city.







Write down one special thing about your city.

Think about what makes your city fun or unique.







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Quiz

City Planning Exit Ticket

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