Each student may be given a role, e.g., mayor, council, planning commission, park board. Alternatively, the group may decide to keep it simple with town meetings. Economics Students will become aware of the need for various vocations as their small town develops into a large town and then a city. Geography View or study towns elsewhere. The Internet is a great tool for this.
Students can view towns all over the world.
Math Mapping and the use of symbols becomes increasingly more complex. Reading Look in the newspapers for articles about community planning, community growth, or community development. Writing Write summaries, lists, and letters. Communication Increasingly important as students present their view and seek agreement in the planning process, just as oral presentation and team work is a significant part of urban and community planning. Based on an activity created by Betsey Kenworthy, Hockinson Intermediate School, Brush Prairie, Washington.