Benjamin A. Gorman
Major Concept:
Before understanding and decision making concerning Fair Haven and its architectural landscape, it is important to ascertain the students’ personal perspectives. A questionnaire may serve as a beginning, thereby focusing attention and directing thought to issues for discussion.
Objectives:
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1. Students will consider the area in which they reside by responding to a survey.
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2. Students will practice answering questions using personal knowledge.
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3. Students will express their perceptions of Fair Haven’s physical environment by composing an advertisement.
Activities:.
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1. Reproduce and administer the following; answers should be written.
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Fair Haven Resident Survey
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a. How long have you lived in Fair Haven?
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b. Do you think of yourself as a Fair Havener?
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c. Does your family own or rent its dwelling?
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d. Can you name two parks in the area?
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d. What is the “main street” in the area?
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f. Name a major natural resource in the area?
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g. About how old is the place in which you live?
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h. What is one interesting feature on the outside of the place in which you live?
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i. Name the landmark or give the location of a building that has interested you or made you curious in any way.
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j. Name any building that looks like it was used for another purpose than it is now.
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k. What is one change that you have noticed in the area occurring during the time that you have been a resident.
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l. List two things that you think that Fair Haven has going for it. m. List any things that you view as problems in Fair Haven.
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n. Do you think of Fair Haven as a community?
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o. Do you feel pride in being a Fair Havener?
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p. Would you continue to live in this area in the future? If not, where would you want to live?
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2. Some answers could be shared in order to determine any common concerns, interests or attitudes. Discussion may follow.
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3. Students should list 5 to 10 words that would best describe their community of Fair Haven. Then write an advertisement using the terms; the object of the ad would be to attract people to come and live in Fair Haven.
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4. Make a drawing that would symbolize Fair Haven that would go with the advertisement.
Extended Activity:
Define the following terms:
Restoration
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Resident
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Heritage
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Redevelopment
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Community
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Preservation
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