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Bermudian Vernacular Architecture

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Students, after researching, discussing and analyzing vernacular architecture in detail, answer a question and answer sheet, review an extensive vocabulary of key words, complete an activity sheet on the key words, and critique a...
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Creating a Place of Contemplation Based on Hindu Temple Architecture

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students study the architecture and decoration of Hindu temples, compare them with, and apply them to, a place of contemplation they will design for themselves.
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Cemetery Art And Architecture Detectives

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students investigate the architecture found in cemeteries in order to separate different time periods of distinct design. The use of examples helps them to recognize the design in correlation to its time. The instructional activity is...
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Architecture : A Reflection of Our Times

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students explore types of architecture and how it has changed throughout history. They predict what homes of the future may look like. Students investigate a variety of well known architects from around the world and from different...
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Exploring Nebraska Art and Architecture

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students explore the art and architecture of Nebraska. Using the internet, they view artwork by various artists and analyze it by using a form given to them by their teacher. They share their analysis with their classmates and discuss...
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House Keys: The Architectural Features of Victorian Homes and Buildings

For Teachers 5th - 10th
Students analyze Victorian architectural patterns wit regard to materials, doorways, windows, towers, bays, roofs, and decoration. Students discern varying architectural traits by studying Victorian era pictures and drawings and using a...
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Exploring Local Architecture

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students study architecture through the mediums of sketching and painting. For this art and architecture lesson, students sketch an example of architecture and then paint over the sketch in detail.
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Visual Arts - Lesson 9 - Line in Architecture

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders study the meaning of the term architecture and identify arches and lines in a building in Balimore.
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Artists, Architects, and Architecture

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students are introduced to the concept of architecture and how it has changed over time. In groups, they discuss how the places people have built reflects their values and needs. They use the internet to research the history of...
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Architectural Buildings

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore various styles of architecture. They work together to create a town with clay buildings that come together in order to form this small town. They discuss maps, layouts, and the structure of buildings.
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San Diego Architecture

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders study the cultural and architectural history of San Diego. After study they create a design of a home based of features from historical and modern homes found in their research.
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Math, Music and Architecture: Kindergarten Geometry and Aesthetics in Music and Architecture

For Teachers K - 8th
Students identify and name different geometrical shapes. In this math lesson, students distinguish odd from even numbers. They describe the properties of 2 and 3 dimensional objects.
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Be a Building Detective!

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students participate in an in-depth study of a historic building in their community. They conduct a visual survey of the building, complete a worksheet, take a rubbing of the building, and research the history of the building.
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Mr. Mascot's Magical Musical Tour

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Young scholars explore particular places in the world. Students decipher clues that a class mascot leaves behind as it travels the world. Through researching the clues, young scholars discover geographical locations, elements of world...
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Every Building Tells a Story

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Examine images from past that depict buildings and towns from their own communities, and compare images with photographs taken at present locations, interview local architect and compare role of 19th Century architect to 21st Century...
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Lesson: David Goldblatt: Structures and Normativity, looking at Photography

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Art can be a vehicle for social change and cultural expression. Upper graders examine the art of photographer David Goldblatt, as it pertains to apartheid, South Africa, and the AIDS epidemic. Discussion questions and image links...
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Suspended 1,353 Feet Up

For Students 9th - 12th
With a series of pictures you are transported to Chicago's Skywalk. Read about this magnificent tourist attraction and answer the reading comprehension questions provided. Extend this activity by having your class write about other...
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Architecture and Construction: Stair Construction

For Teachers 6th - 12th Standards
Within the context of the construction industry, algebra pros begin to calculate slope from the sizes of stair steps. This is a terrific activity, especially for aspiring engineers. Just be aware that it might be a stretch to meet all of...
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Describing Egypt

Ptah-Hotep and Akhet-Hotep Mastaba

For Students 7th - 12th Standards
Did you know that mastaba means bench in Arabic? Learn why a mastaba was so important to ancient Egyptian architecture. Middle and high schoolers alike stay entertained while reading a passage that describes the virtual tour of...
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The 3 Coolest Things Built By Bugs

For Students 9th - 12th
What can we learn about architecture from bugs? Turns out a great deal. A video covers three brilliant structures designed and created by bugs. It begins with the honeycomb with perfect hexagons. Next, it covers termite mounds on a...
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Exploring the Design Process

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students analyze the design process and architecture of Ludwig van der Rohe. In this architecture and art analysis lesson, students explore the design process through photographic documentation and architectural plans. Students use...
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Meet the Architects

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students study the architects of the Renaissance. In this architecture instructional activity, students research the lives and accomplishments of Brunelleschi, Bramante, Michelangelo, de Vinci, and Raphael. Students present their...
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Architecture Composite Using Sharpies and Watercolor

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
Students develop an understanding of the nature of nineteenth century architecture and it¿s "borrowing" of other period architecture by creating their own composite. The focus and inspiration for the project is found in looking at...
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Greek vs. Contemporary Architecture

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Students explore Greek Architecture. Students research architectural journals for buildngs with the ancient Greek style of column. They create models of the the columns and facade of the building. Students create a presentation and share...

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