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

3. Imagine you are driving in a
car and BAM! It hits you. You
see in huge red letters.
Uhh… I want to go to the Fox
Theatre!! Fox is the place to
go to see rock’n concerts
like Rock of Ages, Shrek and
many more. Fox opened in
the 1920s. It is often known
as the jewel of Detroit. Fox
is very easy to spot because
of the bright sign. The inside
is very fancy. It has
chandeliers (fancy lights).
The Fox is the place to go
when you’re in Detroit!
Raynah J.

4.  Prepare to be amazed, by the
awesome art of the DIA!!
There are sculptures, mummies,
paintings, and much, much more! It’s
usually crowded, so you might want to
look, take a few pictures, and
move on. 
DidyouknowtheDIAcan
holdmorethan1,000people?
AwesomeArt!!!!
No sad faces 

5. Hart Plaza
If you like jazz,
music, and
fireworks, Hart
Plaza is the right
place to go with
your family, or just
you. Hart Plaza
was opened in 1975.
Hart Plaza was
named after Philip
Hart, who was a
U.S. Senator from
Michigan.
Tali R.
Motorcitypride.org

6. Detroit Opera House
As I am walking down the
street I hear singing
coming out of an open
window. I walk in front
of a black sign that says
Detroit Opera House. The
Detroit Opera House
opened in 1922. The
Opera House is designed
for professional singers
and it is so pretty, like a
palace. The Opera House
has comedy shows,
musicals, opera and ballet.
Shayla M.
Detroit1701.org

7. Fisher Building
The Fisher Building has a real theater
inside it. You can see live shows. There
are 10 levels. It cost 10 million dollars
to build. The building is 441 feet tall.
Can you believe it? Inside the Fisher
Building there are beautiful concerts.
A long time ago the Fisher Building had
many gold decorations on the outside
and the people were worried that the
enemies would destroy the gold during
World War II, so they took it off. The
Fisher Building has a lot of stores
inside it. Make sure you visit the Fisher
Building. DavidMichigan.org

8. Detroit Historical Museum
The Detroit Historical Museum was
established in 1945. The Detroit Historical
Museum teaches you about the history of
Detroit. You can see drug stores, post offices
and Sanders. You can also learn about Native
Americans, the fire in Detroit and symbols
of Detroit long ago. Many visitors learn
about blacksmiths, how roads changed and
Detroit's nicknames. If you go in the
basement you will see early Detroit with the
cobblestone street. The whole museum was
renovated in 2012. I hope you will visit the
Detroit Historical Museum.
Ellie W.
Detroit1701.org

9. Detroit Children’s Museum
Science, art, and dinosaurs all in
one place…it must be the Detroit
Children’s Museum. The Detroit
Children’s Museum is the best
place in the world. About 26,000
kids visit there a year. The
Detroit Children’s Museum
started in 1917. The museum
has more than 100,000 artifacts.
The museum also has a science
center and an art center. There
is art from all around the world. I
hope you come and visit.
Thisplaceisawesome.
Logan
Detroitk12.org

10. People Mover The People Mover has
colorful lights that are
beautiful. It has 12 cars
and no driver! It costs 75
cents to go on. It is
controlled by computers!
It takes 15 minutes to go
all around downtown
Detroit! It is very clean so
you don’t get your pants
dirty. Make sure when you
are in Detroit that you
ride the People Mover.
Sammy V.
Lightrailnow.org

11. Bella
Michigan.org

12. Cobo Center
Wow! That is one big building! The words Cobo Center are written on the sides of the building.
The Cobo Center was officially opened for people to visit in 1960. The Cobo Center holds many
conventions, conferences and many special events. The name Cobo Center comes from former
Mayor of Detroit Albert E.
was mayor of Detroit from
International Auto Show is
Center every year in
Center tries to be green so
have glass ceilings so they
power. The Cobo Center
they have water pumped
Cobo Center is one of
centers in the world. Some
Cobo. Albert E. Cobo
1950-1957. The
held at the Cobo
January. The Cobo
areas in the Cobo Center
are not using as much
has cooler air because
from the Detroit River.
the biggest convention
rooms are very fancy for
the special events. The Cobo Center has over 2,000 parking spaces. The Cobo Center is located
right next to the Cobo Center Detroit People Mover station. The Cobo Center is the best place
in the world so please go to the Cobo Center and see for yourself all of the amazing things at
the Cobo Center.
Benjamin S.
Michigan.org

13. Comerica Park
You're walking around in
downtown Detroit and then
you see it, Comerica Park! Right
away you grab your wallet and
go buy tickets for the game.
Comerica Park is where the
Tigers play baseball. Comerica
Park has the biggest scoreboard
in the world! Comerica Park
started in the year of 2000. This
park has a store to buy Detroit
Tigers clothing. Did you know
that Comerica Park took 360
million dollars to build?
Comerica Park is a beautiful
baseball stadium and is very
long and wide! When the
weather changes and it starts to
rain, people in orange jackets
come on the field and roll a
white cover over the field to
protect it from the rain.
Matthew K.
Michigan.org

14. Spirit of Detroit
When I am in the taxi, I tell
the taxi driver to stop. I see
it, the Spirit of Detroit! The
Spirit of Detroit is 26 feet
high! WOW! It is made of
bronze! That is cool! The
sphere is a symbol of G-d!
The person who made the
Spirit of Detroit is named
Marshall M. Fredericks.
Skylar E.
Byways.org

15. Renaissance Center
When you get to the Renaissance Center you see 5 buildings. You see the
Marriott Hotel, and also a movie theater, offices and the center. The Marriott
Hotel is 73 stories high. There are 3 ways to go to the Renaissance Center: the
car, to walk, and the People Mover. The Renaissance Center is the tallest
building in Michigan. The Renaissance Center is also called the RenCen. It is
owned by GM. The Renaissance Center also has restaurants. You should go to
see the GM showroom. You could see the 1 hour tour of the RenCen. Make
sure you go to see the Renaissance Center. Eli
RenaissanceCenter
Awesome
Michigan.org

16. The Detroit Lions just
scored a touch down to
win the game!!!!!!! The
Lions play at Ford Field.
There are 105 bathrooms
at Ford Field. There are 6
fist aid rooms. Concerts
are there. The Lions
played Green Bay for
their first regular season
game at Ford Field.
Harry
Michigan.org

17. Detroit Institute of Arts
Walking on the sidewalk, suddenly I see a huge building larger than anything in
the whole world!!!! I walk closer and closer and then it hits me! I realize that it’s
the DIA. I decide to go in. When I go in, I see more then 1,000 people are here
walking though the museum. You will see sculptures. There are more than 65,000
pieces of art. It also has a library and an auditorium that fits more than 1,000
people. It has some of the most important art collections in the world. It got its
first painting in 1885. It also has great programs.
Ava
Detroit1701.org

18. The Detroit Public Library is one of Detroit’s most
important libraries. The Detroit Pubic Library is
also a great place for kids. It includes over 23
branches and contains 4,000,000 books and items.
T he library has events such as jazz and computer
classes. It is one of Michigan’s biggest libraries. It
opened in 1865.
.Each collection contains about
570,000 items. Some collections
fill 2 floors. To learn more,
come to the Detroit Public
Library and experience some
of the world’s greatest things.
BennyL.
Detroit1701.org

19. Fox Theatre
it down, relax, and enjoy the show. There are sweets and
popcorn at this theatre. Check in with your tickets. I love
this show, you say to yourself. I will go here every time they
come out with a new show! I would love to go there again!
The Fox Theatre cost $12 million to build. It took 18 months
to build. This theater has comedy, concerts, and musicals.
You can buy t-shirts, stuffed animals, and mugs only based
on the show. The theatre is often called the Crown Jewel. It
has a huge marquee which is 10 stories high. It is beautiful
inside. It opened in 1928. It was designed by
CHARLES HOWARD CRANE.
Cara D.
Michigan.org