Then, Now, and Tomorrow

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Then, Now, and Tomorrow

Transcript of Then, Now, and Tomorrow

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Then, Now, and

Tomorrow

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Overview

Taking a tour of Times Square Manhattan in New York!

Using documentary photography to see the changes of this famous location

Discuss the key features of the location

Compare and contrast these key features in the past and present

Imagine the future!

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Times Square Today

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Exploring Times Square1.Open up Google Maps.

2.Search “Times Square Manhattan, NY”

3.Using street mode, explore the location.

4.Write down 5 key features you see (such as billboards, buildings, etc)

Photograph by Terabass

Abby Grider
During this slide, the teacher should be checking to make sure that each student gets to the site.Also explain what the key features are. Key features are what makes this area easily identifiable and sets it apart from the rest.
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Key Features

Abby Grider
This slide is for the students to share what they thought were the key features. I suggest using a Smartboard and writing in the ideas in the blank space.Some good key features: Times Tower, ABC Television Studios, high amount of billboards, etc.
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Now go back 100 years..

1904

1921

1898

Abby Grider
Slides 6 and 7 are photographs from the same area from around 100 years ago. Have students write another list of 5 key features that they see.
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1903

1945

1919

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Key Features

Abby Grider
Same instructions as slide 4.
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Compare and ContrastWhat key features are still there?

What key features are missing?

Can you still recognize key features in the past in the current Times Square?

Photo by Bernt Rostad

Abby Grider
Discuss with the class.
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What about the Future?Draw what you imagine it to look

like in the future

Include some of the key features in your drawing

Abby Grider
Allow students about 15-20 minutes to sketch what they think it will look like in the future.