Jefferson 4th Grade Students Study Architecture at the Freedom Tower

Twelve fourth grade students from Thomas Jefferson School in Mrs. Logothetis's and Mrs. Marinello's classes, along with Mr. Blake and Ms. Cintron, visited One World Trade Center, also known as the Freedom Tower, which is the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere!  

The students' memorable experience began with a quick train ride from Hoboken arriving into one of New York's most beautiful structures, the Oculus. 
 

Mr. Blake, Marinello, Ms. Logothetis, & Ms. Cintron and several students standing in front of the window with the NYC background    Mr. Blake, Marinello, Ms. Logothetis, & Ms. Cintron and several students standing in front of the window with the NYC background

They continued on the SkyPod Elevator climbing 102 stories in just 47 seconds!  The students had the opportunity to use the Explorer iPads where they were flown by a virtual helicopter ride to many iconic NYC sites as they moved from window to window.  

several kids taking photos with their ipads and looking out at the skyline         Ms. Cintron helping students with their ipad

 They continued on the SkyPod Elevator climbing 102 stories in just 47 seconds!  The students had the opportunity to use the Explorer iPads where they were flown by a virtual helicopter ride to many iconic NYC sites as they moved from window to window.  

 

children at one of the memorial waterfalls     children at one of the memorial waterfalls

Lastly, the students enjoyed lunch outside and had the opportunity to sketch drawings of the spectacular surroundings!

 

4th Grade Field Trip