City+Building+Assessment

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 * [[file:City building rubric.pdf]]**

Your Name_ __Group Members__ _ Building Type_ Building Dimensions – Length and Width, Height __(in inches)


 * Due Date – Wednesday 1/2** – First Day Back from Break

//Note: I recommend getting the building done//__ before we leave for break__. We don’t really have a place to set these buildings up in December so we need to wait until January 2 for you to bring them in to school.


 * Assignment:** This assignment requires you to **build a model of a significant city building** so that we can create a student built model city. You will learn about the historical significance and architecture of the building you create. You should **research information on the building** type that you are assigned. Your building must be constructed with **historically accurate** features for a city in the era we are studying (**1880s to 1920s**). Please avoid things like helicopter pads on skyscrapers, cars from the 1950s in ethnic neighborhoods, television sales in department stores etc. – **stick to the era!** You are required to assemble your own **inexpensive materials** and create your own design for the assignment – **no pre-made kits**. You must pick one of the building types that I have available – we need to arrange a 9th grade city that includes many different types of buildings.

//Reminders//

Ø You can work on you own or with a group (up to four in a group) Ø You must **pick one of the buildings that I have available** and record the dimensions that I give you Ø You should use **inexpensive materials** that you gather together – you are not allowed to use pre-made model kits (such as those for Victorian homes and skyscrapers) Ø City buildings should resemble the era we are studying **(1880s to 1920s)** Ø Research information and gather pictures of your building type from History as a basis for your building model Ø Stick to the assigned dimensions for your building Ø **Up to 20 points will be given for all acceptable buildings** (you cannot hurt your grade by doing this). Ø The grade is based on the **historical accuracy, attention to detail, overall quality, and evidence of effort**. Buildings like a department store or stock exchange should show the inside of the building. Ø Even though it is extra credit, if you have signed up to do a building, **our class is counting on you to get it done** – we need it for our city Ø **Attach a card or paper to your building** that identifies what the building is and includes the names of those who contributed to its construction Ø Let me know if you have questions.