Third graders at Hillel Day School learned about the city of Detroit in the classroom, on a field trip, and through individual research. Each student researched a specific attraction in the city, and used what he or she learned to create a PowerPoint slide. The slides have been combined to teach others about the importance and historical significance of these places. We hope you enjoy and learn from our final product, whether you have visited or not! This project helped students to develop skills in research, effective note taking, using technology to communicate information, and concepts of design.

2. Third graders at Hillel Day School learned about the city of Detroit in the
classroom, on a field trip, and through individual research. Each student
researched a specific attraction in the city, and used what he or she learned to
design a PowerPoint slide. The slides have been combined to teach others
about the importance and historical significance of these places. We hope you
enjoy and learn from our final product, whether you have visited or not!
This project helped students to develop skills in research, effective note
taking, using technology to communicate information, and concepts of design.
Liat Rothfeld
K-4th Grade Technology Teacher
Hillel Day School of Metropolitan Detroit
Farmington Hills, Michigan

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4. Hart Plaza
Did you know that Hart Plaza is
famous for its summer
festivals? Hart Plaza is an
outdoor theater. It has
seats all around. Hart Plaza
has a beautiful fountain in
the center. Hart Plaza has
beautiful amphitheatres. It
is located in Detroit. Hope to
see you there.
Emma C.
Motorcitypride.org

5. Did you know the Detroit
Lions play football at Ford
Field? Not only football is
played in Ford Field.
Sometimes people have big
speeches at Ford Field.
There are 11 locker rooms.
There is a glass wall that
shows the Detroit skyline!
Ford Field opened in 2002.
There are 65,000 seats!
Oz G.

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7. Renaissance Center
The Renaissance Center is also called the Ren
Cen. This place is important because it has
offices, stores, restaurants, a movie theater,
and more. It has a hotel which is 73 stories
high. It is next to the Detroit River. If you
want to go somewhere fun go to the Ren Cen. Rebecca C.
Michigan.org

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Detroit1701.org

9. Detroit Opera House
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These are some facts about the Detroit Opera House. It first opened in 1922. It was
built by C. Howard Crane. It is near Ford Field, Comerica Park and six other
theaters. The Detroit Opera House is useful for plays and concerts. It’s also useful
for musicals and ballets. You could see operas and other live performances. You
could perform a play. In opera you could learn about history. I think the Detroit
Opera House is special because it’s so cool inside. The Detroit Opera House is just
awesome. I think you should check it out.
Isaac S.DetroitOperaHouse
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10. Come on down to the Sprit of
Detroit, where you’re reminded that
God has a relationship with family!
The Spirit of Detroit is where
everything has SPIRIT!!!!!!!!! It is
right next to the People Mover. It’s
the Spirit of Detroit, or should I say,
“The Jolly Green Giant?” Did you
know it’s called that because of its
color? The Jolly Green Giant is 26
feet high. That’s 26 rulers!
It was shipped at night from Oslo,
Norway. It was a gift and it was
shipped at night so there was no
traffic. Back in 1997 the Red Wings
won the Stanley Cup and people
decorated him with red and white
jerseys and colors!!!
It’s very fascinating! See you there!
Natalie B.

11. Fisher Building
This is the
Fisher Building
This is the
Fisher
Building
You kids are going to learn about
the Fisher Building!!! Did you know
the seven Fisher brothers built the
Fisher Building in 1928? The Fisher
Building is ten stories high. It is
also 441 feet high. It is located on
the street named Grand Boulevard. In
1978 the Fisher Building celebrated
its 50th birthday. There’s a radio
station there and its name is 96.3
WDVD Detroit. The Fisher Building’s
top was gold and now it is copper.
The gold was on the top of the
Fisher Building but when World War
II came, the gold was taken off.
These are some interesting facts.
There are shops, offices, radio
stations and more inside. In 1982 it
became a National Historic Site.
These are the facts that I know
about the Fisher Building.Michigan.org Michigan.org

12. Gem And Century Theatres
Did you know that the Gem Theatre was
moved five blocks? That is one special thing
about the Gem and Century Theatres. It is
also one of the most beautiful places in
Detroit. It made a record in the Guinness
Book of World Records, because it was the
heaviest building moved on wheels. It was
built in 1927. You can see musicals and
comedy shows there. People have meals and
weddings there. Enjoy an evening and dinner
there! These are some good facts about The
Gem and Century Theatres.
Adam S.
Michigan.org

13. This is the DHM.
At the DHM, 15,000
students visit each year.
Students get an
educational experience.
There are 19th century
stores and streets from
rocks to wood and from
wood to bricks. There are
stores like barber shops,
hair places, and gift shops.
There is an assembly line
from 1945 that moves. This is the assembly line.
Brandon R.
Detroit1701.org

14. People Mover
Do you know about
the People Mover?
The People Mover
moves people from
place to place in
downtown Detroit.
It takes 15 minutes
to make a full loop.
There are many
stations around the
city.
The People Mover
can take you where
you need and when
you need. The
People Mover has
12 cars and not one
has a driver in it.
About 25 people
can fit in each car. It
is controlled by a
computer.
Adriana
Lightrailnow.org

15. Museum of African American History
The reason the Museum of African
American History is a great place
to go to is it has more than 30,000
artifacts. With 30,000 artifacts it
should be crowded and
interesting, so go soon.
There are a lot of activities at the
Museum of African American
History, like speakers, concerts,
festivals and events. The museum
tells us about African American
history.
Detroit1701.org
Rachael G.

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Julia
Detroit1701.org

17. Guess what, y’all? You are going to learn about
Comerica Park. It took 360 million dollars to build. It
opened in April, 2000. The Detroit Tigers play there.
Look, it’s beautiful. The umpire says “Play ball!”
That’s all for now.

18. Did you know that at
the Detroit Children’s
Museum you can learn
all about science,
history, cultures, and
art? The Detroit
Children’s Museum is
used for a lot of field
trips. The Detroit
Children’s Museum was
started by the Detroit
Public Schools.
Hundreds of kids come
there a day. It is a fun,
safe place for kids to
enjoy. See you there.

19. Did you know that the
Detroit Public Library
has over 4,000,000
books? The Detroit
Public Library has
been around for over
100 years since it
opened in 1865. This
library has 23
branches all over
Detroit! There are
special collections of
books. One is the
Rare Book Collection.
There are also books
that you can find at
other libraries.
People can also listen
to concerts at the
Detroit Public
Library. There are
lots of programs like
the “Library on
Wheels.” Hope to see
you there!
Josh S.
Detroit1701.org