The children boarded and rode imaginary buses during project time and then shared their thinking during our circle and discussion.
N: There are basically benches and sometimes there are fold up tables and places in the back where wheelchairs can come on. You feel like you are going really fast but when you stop you feel like you are still going.
N: There are basically benches and sometimes there are fold up tables and places in the back where wheelchairs can come on. You feel like you are going really fast but when you stop you feel like you are still going.
Anna: When I go on the bus I have to hold on so I stay up.
O: Are there any chairs in buses?
Anna: Nathan and I have seen benches on a bus.
The next day several children offered more information.
H: We need to give the conductor the money for the ride.
Then a concern was raised. What if you fall asleep on the bus? This possible peril generated much discussion and also spurred sign making to alert passengers to other potential safety issues.
H: We need to give the conductor the money for the ride.
Co: I was looking for quarters from my bank.
Ca: Cole has three dollars. There are four quarters in a dollar.
The children practiced putting the money into the "bus machine" and realized that some of the money was for the trip to the city and some of the money was for the trip back from the city. After counting the coins for the trip to the city and then counting the coins that remained they realized that six coins were needed each way.
Then a concern was raised. What if you fall asleep on the bus? This possible peril generated much discussion and also spurred sign making to alert passengers to other potential safety issues.
"No falling asleep on the bus and do no ride on the roof of the bus." Nathan |
"Do not forget your seat belt." |
The rules and safety regulations helped us safely arrive at our destination. We saw Our City from one of the highest perches available. |
The children sketched with deep concentration. |
The contrast of old city hall and new city hall seemed to pique interest.
"New city hall was built because Richmond became so big"
"Old city hall looks like a castle."
Look who we found at the top of city Hall.
The infamous crane was documented by many students in their sketchbooks. |
Later in the classroom
Co: I saw a building that it looked like a person was upside down on it.
Ei: I saw a field that had cars and grass with a big
pool around it.
E: I saw a car go into a building. Maybe it was going into
a building.
Co: It may be a place to put your car or something.
Br: I saw a building connected together.
a car crossing a bridge |
Ta: I saw a truck go onto of the building. They guy drove it to
the top of the building
an air conditioning unit on the top of a building |
Men working on the roof |
We will slowly peel back the layers of the trip in the weeks to come. Revisit our documentation and memories and also begin to to consider our next adventure in the city.
What pursuit or inquiry will the children find most alluring and intriguing?
What pursuit or inquiry will the children find most alluring and intriguing?