This is a PowerPoint presentation created by 3rd graders about various places of significance in the city of Detroit, Michigan. Each student completed individual research on a specific place, and then used what he or she learned to write about the place and to design a PowerPoint slide.
1. By Mrs. Radners 3rd Grade ClassCreated in Computer Class
with Ms. Rothfeld June 2012
2. Third graders at Hillel Day School learned about the city of
Detroit in the classroom, through a field trip, and
throughindividual research. Each third grader researched a specific
place of significance in Detroit. Students used what they learned
to write about the place and to design a PowerPoint slide. This
project helped students to develop skills in research, note-
taking, summarizing, technology and design. The final product,
which you see here, is a presentation to teach others about the
importance and historical significance of Detroit, whether you have
ever visited or not!The work for this project was done in students
classrooms and in their weekly computer class with Ms.
Rothfeld.
3. FOX THEATER Ilan W.
4. Cobo CenterCobo Center is meant forevents. The North
AmericanInternational Auto Show is heldthere and there are a lot
ofconferences held in there. InCobo Center, there is a lot tosee,
like glass ceilings and bigand fancy rooms. There isinteresting
information aboutCobo Center. It recycles a lot.Its name comes from
MayorAlbert E. Cobo. He was a mayorfrom 1950-1957. Cobo Center
Michigan.orgwas first opened in 1960. Ihope you like Cobo Center!
Arielle S.
5. Detroit Historical MuseumHello, my name is Hannah. I will be
taking you on afascinating information tour of the
DetroitHistorical Museum. First stop: How the DetroitHistorical
Museum is important. The DetroitHistorical Museum helps us learn
about historicalthings in Detroit. Also, the Detroit
HistoricalMuseum is where over 15,000 Michigan studentsvisit a
year! Now, next stop: What people can door learn there. At the
Detroit Historical Museum Detroithistorical.orgyou can see all
sorts of historical papers orlandmarks, and at the Detroit
Historical Museumyou can learn how Detroit became the
automobilecapital of the world! Last stop: What is interestingabout
the Detroit Historical Museum. The DetroitHistorical Museum opened
in 1945, so they have alot of experience in making things
interesting!Thank you for taking the info tour! I hope youenjoyed
it!Goodbye! Hannah W.
6. Detroit Public LibraryThe Detroit Public Library is a very
biglibrary. Here are some facts about theDetroit Public Library.
The Detroit PublicLibrary opened in 1865. The library wasalways
filled with people in 1865 becausethere were no TVs or computers in
1865.The people entertained themselves with Detroit1701.orgbooks:
childrens books, grown-up books,or any books. Thats not all we have
at theDetroit Public Library. The library hasclasses and special
events on certain days.The library has more than 4,000,000books.
The library provides books for free.Make sure you return the books
youborrow. If you dont return your books ontime, the library will
charge you a bill. TheDetroit Public Library is great! Dalia
A.
7. Hart PlazaHart Plaza is a really big plaza with a few
amphitheaters. Hart Plaza is famous forits concerts and other
entertainment. You should go to Hart Plazas festivals andconcerts
because they are very fun. In Hart Plaza there is a gorgeous
fountain inthe center. Hart Plaza was opened in 1975 and is named
after Phillip A. Hart. Hewas a U.S. senator from Michigan. Hart
Plaza is an interesting place to visit. Motorcitypride.org Casie
M.
8. Detroit Institute of ArtsThe Detroit Institute of Arts
isalso known as the DIA. TheDIA has some of the mostbeautiful art.
There arepaintings, sculptures, masks,even mummies and manymore
cool pieces of art in theDIA. The DIA has over 65,000pieces of art.
The DIA has funtours and a very bigauditorium. The DIA is over150
years old. The DIA is aninteresting, fun place to go.
Michigan.orgYou should go there! Lev S.
9. COMERICA PARK
10. THE FISHER BUILDING In the Fisher Building there are shops,
offices, and radio stations. You can see the pretty building and
learn about its history. Before World War II, there was gold on the
building, but during WWII they had to peel off the gold because
they were afraid people would bomb it. The people who built the
Fisher Building were the Fisher brothers. The Fisher Building
became a National Historic Site in 1982. That is what I know about
the Fisher Building. Michigan.org Avery O.
11. Hello! My name is Emma! I amgoing to tell you about
theDetroit Opera House. First, the Detroit Opera HouseDetroit Opera
House wasdesigned by C. Howard Crane.Mr. Crane also designed the
FoxTheater, and C. Howard was avery talented man. At theOpera
House, you can see reallygood performances. Thesecond you walk
through thedoor, you notice the OperaHouses beautiful walls
andceilings. Did you know thatpeople have been going to theOpera
House for 90 years? Also,did you know that they opened
Detroit1701.orgin 1922? The Opera House isone of the best opera
houses inthe country. In my opinion, theDetroit Opera House is one
ofthe best buildings in the world! Emma G.
12. The Spirit of DetroitThe Spirit of Detroit was built in the
1950s. It is a sculpture of a man sitting holdinga sphere in one
hand and a family group in the other hand. Many people call it
TheJolly Green Giant because of its color. The statue was made of
bronze. It is 26 feethigh. When the Red Wings win, the Spirit of
Detroit is dressed in a huge Detroit RedWings jersey. The Spirit of
Detroit also represents Detroit and lets Detroit know thatDetroit
is a good place. Byways.org Ava J.
13. Museum of African American HistoryAt this museum, people
canlearn about African Americanhistory. People can see morethan
30,000 artifacts at themuseum. You can see a libraryand a museum
store and amuseum theater. There is anexhibit called And So We
Rise.There are many wonderfulexhibits and speakers andconcerts. The
Museum of Detroit1701.orgAfrican American History is thelargest
African Americanhistory museum in the world! Anna W.
14. Detroit Childrens Museum Emilie W.
15. The People MoverThe People Mover helpspeople get from place
toplace around Detroit. Itbrings people to placeslike Cobo Center
and more.It is above ground. It hasnewspaper patterns andvery
colorful things on it.The cars are cozy andclean. It goes 56 miles
perhour. Its operated bycomputers. It has 12
Lightrailnow.orgvehicles. It only costs 75cents to rIde. Its
openevery day! Lillian B.
16. RENAISSANCE CENTERThe Ren Cen has fivebuildings. They
haveoffices, shops,restaurants, and atheater in the Ren Cen.In the
Food Court, thereare 1,000 chairs. TheRen Cen is owned byGeneral
Motors. It isnext to the Detroit River.The Marriott Hotel is inthe
Renaissance Centerand is 75 stories high. Itis fabulous! Rachel
B.
17. THE FISHER BUILDINGAt the Fisher Building, everyone can
findsomething that he/she likes. There areoffices, restaurants,
stores, and more. TheFisher Building is helpful, useful
andimportant because it has places that peoplework in, and it is a
Michigan landmark. Atthe Fisher Building, people can see moviesin
the Fisher Theater, people can shop, andpeople can see pretty
materials like bronze.The Fisher Building was designed by
AlbertKahn and built by the seven Fisher brothers.The brothers
didnt care how much it cost.They wanted it to be the most
beautifulbuilding. It ended up costing $10,000,000.It is 445 feet
tall and 25 stories high. It wasso beautiful that people started
calling itDetroits largest art object. That is what Iknow about the
Fisher Building. Isabel Z. Michigan.org
18. Gem and Century Theater Michigan.orgThe Gem and Century
Theater is a very cool place. One interesting fact about the Gemand
Century Theater is that the theater was built in 1927. Another fact
about thetheater is that it moved five blocks away from where it
was originally built. There are somany fun things to do like going
to musical shows and holiday parties. There are a bunchof fun
things to do! You should go and see all the interesting things at
the Gem andCentury Theater. Marlee K.
19. Detroit Historical MuseumThe Detroit Historical Museumhas
something for everyone. Itgives you a great educationalexperience.
There are lots ofthings you can see and do, likecobblestone
streets, Times ofDetroit, and so much more. Thereare also lots of
exhibits from autoassembly lines from the GeneralMotors Cadillac
plant to the Detroithistorical.orgFrontiers and Factories
exhibit.Whatever you do, you will not bebored. You should come and
seeit! It is lots of fun! Izzy J.
20. Ford FieldFord Field is importantfor Detroit Lionsfootball,
concerts, andtrade shows. Peoplecan see football andthe Detroit
skyline.They can buy snacks atFord Field. Ford Fieldopened in 2002.
It has105 restrooms, 65,000seats, and 11 lockerrooms. Ford Field is
Michigan.orgreally cool! Asa W.
21. People Mover The People Mover takes you to different places
in Detroit. It is fast. It is open every day. It takes 15 minutes
to go around the city. The People Mover rides on a track. It takes
you to cool places. It is easy. There is no driver. The People
Mover is a fun part of Detroit.Rachel S.
22. DETROIT PUBLIC LIBRARYThe Detroit Public Library is
anamazing place, not justbecause it is the largest libraryin
Michigan, but because ofthe special events there andthe fact that
it houses over4,000,000 books. The Libraryopened in 1865. Back then
itdidnt have nearly as many Detroit1701.orgbooks. You can also
learn a lotfrom all the books. You canalso see all the
amazingevents. The Library isextremely useful because youcan check
out almost anybook. The Detroit PublicLibrary is extremely
importantbecause of all the books. Icant wait to go there! Robert
V.