Social Studies
The Hunts Point Slave Burial Ground Project seeks to definitively locate and commemorate the lives of slaves that lived in Hunts Point, Bronx, New York. Though the graves may have been obliterated their lives shall be remembered. The project works with students from PS 48, a New York City public school, alongside local historians, community organizations, museums, city agencies to investigate the final resting place of the slaves from various historical and prominent New York families.
Using a Compass
A compass is a tool that combines geography and magnetism, since the earth is somewhat like a giant magnet! The compass has a circle on the outside that points to the cardinal directions: north, south, west, and east.
The compass needle will point towards magnetic north (somewhere near the North Pole!). This means you know where north is always at. Just move the round ring so that the "N" for north is in line with the needle, and now you know where you are. But, hmmm...which side of the needle? You will have to investigate this. How will you know you are right? :)
"Think you’re a geography expert?" Well play this game, and even compete with your friends! "Test your knowledge with BBC Travel’s Geoguessr – the game that proves how well you know the world! First, move around using your mouse and figure out where you are. Then click on the map in the lower right hand corner to place your marker (zoom in to increase your accuracy). When you’re sure, click the “make a guess” button, and find out how close you were! Once you’ve mastered the basics, set a time limit or challenge a friend. The world’s a huge place – get exploring!"
Sit back and enjoy the flight. You will be entering the atmosphere to explore the clouds and landscape. As you enjoy the flight, think about some others questions, and don't forget to pause if you need to.
Flying Over Hunts Point & the Bronx
Describe the objects you see. Describe the patterns. Describe the natural world. Describe the built environment. Consider how you could use this "aerial" view to develop a map.
Take a Tour of Hunts Point with "Project Mapping Hunts Point"
Students map the places of importance to them in Hunts Point as part of Project Mapping Hunts Point. Check out the student mapping projects! They investigated the interesting sites in our neighborhood. Then they collaboratively created maps using iPads and Google Maps. Visit Hunts Point and take a tour of the students' top places.
Create a web map using Google My Maps.
1. Go to the website. This is the direct website address: https://www.google.com/maps/d/?authuser=0&hl=en.
2. Log in. Mr. Czarka will tell you the username and password. Shhhh...protect our privacy!
3. Create a new map. Add your title. Add a description. See Mr. Czarka's example.
4. Add "Points of Interest." These are the places you think are special in Hunts Point.
A. Add a title and description. These are from your paper slips! Type them in now!
Modern Hunts Point Movie Development
Students created movies using the "Educreations" app on iPads. They used the rubric to make sure they created the best project they could!
- They researched Hunts Point using maps and Google Earth.
- They "drove" around Hunts Point taking photographs of the neighborhood.
- They wrote a research paper.
- They used all this information to create their movies. Now, sit back, relax, and enjoy the show.
Modern Hunts Point Writing and Movie Rubric.pdf
Check out the Hunts Point Express newspaper. Read the articles written by the journalists to find out what is happening now in the neighborhood. Also learn a ton of history about the neighborhood and world, from here in Hunts Point!
Geography
Love maps? Geography? Download Google Earth, or just play around with Google Maps. Try satellite and street view even.
Hunts Point is your neighborhood. Your neighborhood is a small part of the borough of The Bronx. Your borough is a small part of New York City. Your city is a small part of New York State. Your state is a small part of your country, The United States of America (USA). Your country is a small part of the Western Hemisphere and (or) the Northern Hemisphere. Your hemisphere is a small part of the Earth!
- Check it out on Google Maps! Or download Google Earth onto your computer!
- Type (or copy) the address for for P.S. 48-->1290 Spofford Avenue, Bronx, NY 10474.
- Start zooming out. More. Even more! More, still...What did you learn? Now go explore other places all around the world!
Hunts Point: Then and Now
Kindergarten students Make a Movie! Historic and Modern Hunts Point
Make a Timeline!
It's a fun activity to do with the videos above that are all about Hunts Point: Then and Now.
1. Draw a line in the middle of a piece of paper.
2. Go through the slides.
3. Write down what happened above the line.
4. Write down the date below the line.
THINK: What else do you know that happened in history around that same date?
Oh, Where, Oh Where, Is the Bronx?
Earliest map of New York City from 1639 by Johannes Vingboons. Can you find the Bronx?
Who loves the Bronx?
Check out the Bronx Coat of Arms.
Project School Tour
Where should YOU send your child to school?
Check out these student-produced short films about P.S. 48: The Best School in the Universe. After watching them, we're sure you'll choose our school!
Student filmmakers focused on convincing you to send your child to our school. You have choices. Make a smart choice, we say! View the videos and decide for yourself!
This video will show you our after school programs.
The project talks about ps48. Also, it talks about garden.
This project was developed by the students of PS 48.
This project was developed by the students of PS 48.
Project School Tour Posters
These student-developed posters for Project School Tour utilized iPad apps to learn local geography, develop persuasive arguments, and hone graphic design skills alongside developing academic English. This intermediate step helped students create their Project School Tour short films to be featured on the PS 48 website. Can you do this?
