Third Graders Synthesize Learning about Victorian Era with Culminating Project

After learning all about the Victorian era in San Francisco and touring the Haas-Lilienthal House to learn more about Victorian-era architecture, third graders synthesized everything they have learned by creating Victorian homes using recycled materials. In the CREATE space, students used a shoebox as a starting point to bring to the life the many aspects that exemplify Victorian homes. They then used many different types of materials and resources to replicate traditional features, such as dormers and weather vanes. “The third graders have loved planning for and building their Victorian houses after seeing the features on their field trip,” says resident teacher Ali Kelly. This project is the culmination of the students’ social studies unit on San Francisco, and is a great way for students to visually demonstrate their understanding of the content of this social studies unit. MORE PHOTOS