Third Grade Chicago Architecture Project
Learning About Chicago Architecture
Third graders spent several months learning about Chicago architecture. Students read about Frank Lloyd Wright and his unique design style. They looked at images of Wright’s building around Chicago, as well as unique architecture they learned about in their neighborhood study. We talked about how Chicago is famous for its architecture and continues to build and add new designs.
Third graders explored the Chicago Architecture Foundation database and explored different types of buildings in Chicago. They looked at homes, businesses, parks, museums and more.
Research
Next, students picked one building they wanted to learn more about. They explored the Chicago Architecture Foundation database and collected three interesting facts about the building, park, or space. Next, students found pictures of their space.
Students learned how to create a Google website. They built their site to include the facts and photos they collected about their Chicago space.
3D Design
Students then learned how to use the Tinkercad 3D design software. They learned how to move and change shapes, draw, and edit designs in 3D. Next, they revisited pictures of their Chicago space and thought about how they could represent it in a 3D model.
Third graders spent time designing and editing their creation. Then, we printed them on the 3D printers in the TIDES Garage in the Kovler Library space.
Bringing Their 3D Designs to Life
The final step was to connect their 3D designs and their curated websites with cool technology!
Students’ websites were connected to an NFC tag. An NFC tag is a small microchip that can be read by different mobile devices. The urls were written onto the NFCs, and the tag was placed at the bottom of the 3D print. All of the prints were placed on display in the library next to the Ideum touchscreen computer and an NFC reader. Visitors and other students in the library pick a 3D design, place it on the NFC reader and the student's website pops up on the large computer screen.
Students brought their 3D prints home. Grown ups at home can use their smartphones to tap the NFC tag to the phone, and the website will popup.
The student websites can also be explored using the links below!
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Aubrey
https://sites.google.com/fwparker.org/aubrey-3m/home
Theo
https://sites.google.com/fwparker.org/emilbachhousetheodore/home
Emilia
https://sites.google.com/fwparker.org/lincolnparkemilia/home
Billy
https://sites.google.com/fwparker.org/aqua-stephen/home
Pen
https://sites.google.com/fwparker.org/jacksonparkpenelope/home
Jack
https://sites.google.com/fwparker.org/humboldtparkjack/home
Noa
https://sites.google.com/fwparker.org/333westwacker-noa-grossman/home
Simone
https://sites.google.com/fwparker.org/poetry-foundation-simone-guess/home
Parker
https://sites.google.com/fwparker.org/the-art-institute-of-chicago-p/home
Ellie
https://sites.google.com/fwparker.org/3meleanor/home
Caroline
https://sites.google.com/fwparker.org/lincoln-park-caroline/home
Thea
https://sites.google.com/fwparker.org/marinacitythea/home
John James
https://sites.google.com/fwparker.org/merchandise-mart-john-james/home
Ariella
https://sites.google.com/fwparker.org/northerly-island-ariella/home
Andre
https://sites.google.com/fwparker.org/farmsworth-house-andre/home
Brixton
https://sites.google.com/fwparker.org/museumofscienceandindustybrix/home
Zendaya
https://sites.google.com/fwparker.org/gracelandcemeteryzendaya/home
Jonathan
https://sites.google.com/fwparker.org/navypierjonathan/home
Zander
https://sites.google.com/fwparker.org/111-south-wacker-zander/home
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James
https://sites.google.com/fwparker.org/navypier/home
Luca
https://sites.google.com/fwparker.org/606luca/home
Mary
https://sites.google.com/fwparker.org/jacksonparkmary/home
Anya
https://sites.google.com/fwparker.org/uptowntheater/home
Isaac
https://sites.google.com/fwparker.org/the-gary-c-y-c-isaac/home
Abraham
https://sites.google.com/fwparker.org/soldier-field-abraham/home
Brooks
https://sites.google.com/fwparker.org/bahai-house-of-worship-brooks/home
Elyse
https://sites.google.com/fwparker.org/farnshomeelyse/home
Jack
https://sites.google.com/fwparker.org/wrigley-field-jack/home
Jason
https://sites.google.com/fwparker.org/111southwacker/home
Jasper
https://sites.google.com/fwparker.org/111-site/home
Daniel
https://sites.google.com/fwparker.org/marinacitycctdaniel/home
Arden
https://sites.google.com/fwparker.org/uptown-theatre-arden/home
Allegra
https://sites.google.com/fwparker.org/fine-arts-building-allegra/home
Atticus
https://sites.google.com/fwparker.org/museum-of-science-and-industry/home
Bitsy
https://sites.google.com/fwparker.org/aquatowerbitsy/home
Bianca
https://sites.google.com/fwparker.org/shakespearbiancaeschwartz/home
Frannie
https://sites.google.com/fwparker.org/unitytemplefrannie/home
Lou
https://sites.google.com/fwparker.org/uptowntheaterlou/home
Harrison
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Shaan
https://sites.google.com/fwparker.org/apple-store/home
Caden
https://sites.google.com/fwparker.org/chicago-shakespeare-theater/home
Cortland
https://sites.google.com/fwparker.org/aquabuilding/home
Daisy
https://sites.google.com/fwparker.org/mansueto-library/home
Reed
https://sites.google.com/fwparker.org/soldierfield/home
Mia
https://sites.google.com/fwparker.org/mia-gary-comer-youth-center/home
Harper
https://sites.google.com/fwparker.org/harper-navy-pier/home
Sydney
https://sites.google.com/fwparker.org/marina-city-sydney/home
Max
https://sites.google.com/fwparker.org/aqua/home
Alexandra
https://sites.google.com/fwparker.org/mansuetolibrary/home
Ameeta
https://sites.google.com/fwparker.org/willis-tower-ameeta/home
Rohan
https://sites.google.com/fwparker.org/navy-pier/home
Canon
https://sites.google.com/fwparker.org/canon/home
Arrustu
https://sites.google.com/fwparker.org/museumofscienceandindustry/home
Parker
https://sites.google.com/fwparker.org/farnworthhouse/home
Keerthana
https://sites.google.com/fwparker.org/navy-pier-keerthana/home
Sebastian
https://sites.google.com/fwparker.org/navypiersebastian/home
Genoa
https://sites.google.com/fwparker.org/uptowntheatre/home
Sophia
https://sites.google.com/fwparker.org/uptown-theater/home