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Minnesota Public Radio: Frank Lloyd Wright Gas Station Turns 50

For Students 9th - 10th
This August 2008 article and audio feature from Minnesota Public Radio describes the famous gas station that was the only one designed by architect Frank Lloyd Wright and celebrated its fiftieth anniversary this year. Includes a...
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Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: Frank Lloyd Wright

For Students 3rd - 5th
Presents the viewer with detailed account of Wright's (1867-1959 CE) life as an architect. The site includes thought provoking questions. Photographs are included to capture his style.
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Other

Frank Lloyd Wright Wisconsin Heritage Tourism Program

For Students 9th - 10th
Frank Lloyd Wright, a native of Wisconsin, was unarguably one of America's greatest architects. This resource highlights numerous homes and buildings designed by him that are now heritage sites. The site includes a biography of his life.
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eBook
University of Chicago

University of Chicago Press: Robie and Heller Houses

For Students 9th - 10th
The University of Chicago Press offers an excerpt from the book "The Architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright: A Complete Catalog", by William Allin Storrer. This is "the only authoritative guide to all of Wright's built work" and features the...
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: Will There Ever Be a Mile High Skyscraper?

For Students 9th - 10th
Stefan Al explains how mile-high skyscraper megastructures became fixtures of our city skylines.
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Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Frank Lloyd Wright, Fallingwater

For Students 9th - 10th
Frank Lloyd's Wright's internationally celebrated house, Fallingwater, is an example of Organic Architecture which stems from Transcendentalism - the belief that human life is part of nature. Read the history and view pictures of this...
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Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation

The Architecture of the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum: Form Follows Function

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Explore the principle of "form follows function" and how it was applied in the design of the Guggenheim Museum by architect Frank Lloyd Wright. Includes three activities where students examine the Guggenheim Museum, design a museum...
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Digital Public Library of America

Dpla: Frank Lloyd Wright and Modern American Architecture

For Students 9th - 10th
This primary source set includes images of Wright's work, excerpts from his writings and speeches, information about his influences, and commentaries on his work. Teaching guide included.
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National Endowment for the Humanities

Neh: Picturing America: Wright: Fallingwater [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Information about and analysis of Fallingwater, one of Wright's best-known designs for a private residence.
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Curated OER

Bluffton College: Edgar J. Kaufmann House (Fallingwater)

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Bluffton College provides an extensive array of beautiful images providing several views of Frank Lloyd Wright's masterpiece, Fallingwater. The waterfall goes right under the house! A true integration of nature and...
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Handout
El Poder de la Palabra (The Power of the Word)

E Pd Lp: Frank Lloyd Wright

For Students 9th - 10th
This page has a brief bibliography of the American architect Frank Lloyd Wright.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Postal Museum: Art of the Stamp: Robie House by Frank Lloyd Wright

For Students 9th - 10th
View the artwork for a U.S. postage stamp issued in 1998 to commemorate Frank Lloyd Wright's Robie House, completed by the famous architect in 1910. With a short detailed passage of the critically acclaimed piece of modern architecture.
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My Hero Project

My Hero: Frank Lloyd Wright

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from The My Hero Project gives information on Frank Lloyd Wright, "[O]ne of the most famous architects in the world." Lloyd Wright built over 400 houses. Read about his contributions to the field of architecture, specifically...
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Google Cultural Institute

Google Cultural Institute: Frank Lloyd Wright

For Students 9th - 10th
This visual website from Google Cultural Institute shares background information and photos about Frank Lloyd Wright.
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Northwestern University

Northwestern University: Block Museum of Art: Design in the Age of Darwin

For Students 9th - 10th
Image gallery of utilitarian and decorative objects in the style of the arts and crafts and art deco movements, including pieces designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, William Morris, and Louis Sullivan.
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My Hero Project

My Hero: Mi Heroe/my Hero

For Students 9th - 10th
Stories about heroes from history and from around the world, submitted by students and others. Search for your hero or browse examples by topic, e.g., Animals, Explorers, Literary (fictional book or movie characters who inspire), Sports,...
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Curated OER

Larger View

For Students 9th - 10th
This August 2008 article and audio feature from Minnesota Public Radio describes the famous gas station that was the only one designed by architect Frank Lloyd Wright and celebrated its fiftieth anniversary this year. Includes a...
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Curated OER

Frank Lloyd Wright

For Students Pre-K - 1st
An image of Frank Lloyd Wright.
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Curated OER

Frank Lloyd Wright

For Students Pre-K - 1st
An image of Frank Lloyd Wright.