If Polaroid cameras and film are available, give one to each group to help them capture their observations on film. On the day of the walking tour, organize students and volunteers into groups, making sure that each student has a packet of questions with sufficient space to record answers and a writing instrument. After the walking tour, have students reconvene in the classroom. In their groups, ask students to share their observations and responses with each other. To help keep students focused, ask each group to identify the busiest street or area, their favorite building, establishment, or area, and explain why.
Colored markers are also good to have.
Encourage the students to look through the game pieces and to discuss the various elements, identifying the existing elements that they value and would like to keep, those they would like to improve, and those they would add to benefit the community. Ask students to summarize their maps and present their findings. This street is Busy. This street has Sidewalks. Game Piece Elements library grocery store specialty shop parking apartments houses community center homeless shelter industry school playground park.