Art Lesson Plan

Then, Now, and Tomorrow11

Grade Level: 9-12

OBJECTIVES Students will:● research the history of Times Square

Manhattan, New York● appreciate how the city has changed● reflect on how it will change in the

future

MATERIALS Photo archives JournalsPencilsComputers

RESOURCES Collection of photos (page 2)Google Maps

PROCEDURES 1. Instruct students to explore Times Square using Google Maps. They can do this by searching for Times Square on Google Maps and using Street View. Instruct them to identify and describes key features of Times Square.

2. Show the photo archive of Times Square. Have students again identify and write down the key features of Times Square.

3. Have students compare the key features of the past with the key features of the present.

4. Divide the class up into small groups and have them explore Google Maps again. Are any of the key features from the past still there?

5. Have them brainstorm about what it would be like in the future. Give students time to sketch what they think it will look like.

ASSESSMENT The assessment should be divided up into groups:

1. Participation

1 Adapted from: http://dx.cooperhewitt.org/lessonplan/Then-Now-and-Tomorrow/

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● Did they work well with their group? Did they help their group?

● Did they participate in the class discussions?

1. Understanding● How well did they identify key

features?● Was their sketch clear?● Did they show a clear understanding

of the lesson?

Times Square, 1904 Times Square, 1921

Broadway. 1898 Times Square, 1945

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Times Square, 1903 Times Square, 1919