Violence Prevention
South Philadelphia

Super Pooper Scooper Project
Sharswood

Researching Abandoned Cars
Philadelphia

Transition to Middle School
Philadelphia

School Issues
Perry County

Community Improvement
Cumberland County

School Violence
Bala Cynwyd

Historical Markers, Gladwyne

Safety Problem, Pittsburgh

Community Literacy, Sharon City

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A schoolwide initiative based on the book, Talking Walls, influenced this project through its emphasis on how walls communicate ideas. The children viewed the mural walls throughout the city of Philadelphia and discovered their impact on the community residents.  Then after investigating local history in Lower Merion Township with speakers, field trips, historical booklets and news articles, students became interested in the preservation of local historical sites. Through discussion, they realized that their historical marker goal would enhance their community just as the murals enhanced Philadelphia's communities. Artist Virgil Marti, who is designing public art for the Ardmore train station, requested their extensive knowledge about Lower Merion. He visited the two classrooms and noted from these experts the history of the people and places of significance in Lower Merion. Mr. Marti was most impressed by their understanding and attitudes.

The fourth graders have narrowed their selections to the Guard House Inn and/or the mills around Mill Creek, including the 1690 House.
Information on these sites is sparse; however, the flexibility of the program allows them to focus on using their knowledge to persuade others of the importance of marking our history. Once the final selection is made, they will be writing persuasive letters to local community groups
and lawmakers. Oral presentations are also likely. The students are
hopeful that their project will receive funding from an Interschool
Council Mini-Grant for which their teachers have applied.

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