The fourth grade Advanced Academic Program (AAP) students at Mosby Woods Elementary created Mosby Town. There are shops, gas stations, single family homes, townhouses, retail stores, a hospital, sports arena, and a small airport. Photo Contributed
Something fascinating is happening at Mosby Woods Elementary in Fairfax. The fourth grade Advanced Academic Program (AAP) students were introduced to the world of architecture by a team of professionals who work for the local architectural, engineering and management consulting firm, Dewberry. They learned through multiple activities what and how architects do what they do. Their final project was to create a 1/16th inch scale model called Mosby Town. They divided into twelve teams of six; each tasked with creating a 3' x 3' section of the model, which included residential and commercial components that mirror their current environment and lifestyle. The final project was jig-sawed together to create a model town measuring 18' x 6'. There are shops, gas stations, single family homes, townhouses, retail stores, a hospital, sports arena, and a small airport!
The students will also be presenting their Mosby Town project to architects at Dewberry.