In preparation for the Skype call, we looked up their school using Google Maps. Using the street view and pictures, we were able to learn that their school was in an urban area of Lower Manhattan. This a lot different from our suburban neighborhood school! We compared and contrasted the difference between urban and suburban communities. Then we brainstormed the questions we wanted to ask them. During the call, several students asked and answered questions about our schools as well as the book, Marty McGuire. Here were some of the things we learned about Mr. Water's class.
- If we drove to their school and didn't stop once, it would take us over 40 hours and almost 3,000 miles to get there.
- Their school is located in a building 12 stories high.
- They have a pool in the basement and they have swimming as part of their PE.
- The playground is on the roof!
- They have 15 students in their class and two teachers.
- They love to read Marty McGuire, too!
Very exciting! First thing my daughter shared when I picked her up from school!
ReplyDeleteVery cool! It is a great experience. Serena was excited and told us the big screen and a question that she wanted to ask the kids in NY.
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