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October 17, 2025

Students craft community dioramas at Northwest Elementary School

As part of Northwest Elementary School’s second-grade social studies curriculum in Amityville, students have been learning about the three types of communities: urban, suburban, and rural.  

Students explored what makes each community unique — from the types of homes and buildings to transportation, jobs, and lifestyles. To conclude their unit, each student selected their favorite type of community and crafted a diorama, which reflects the lessons they learned and their creativity. 

Students proudly presented their projects to others and were able to display them throughout the school. 

A colorful model city is displayed on a table, showcasing various buildings and roads.   Four children stand behind a table displaying a diorama.    A group of children proudly display their creative projects in a classroom.   A colorful toy city layout with roads, buildings, and green spaces.   Four children proudly display their creative diorama projects.   Four children proudly display their creative projects.   A diorama of a city scene with buildings, cars, and figures.