Khan Academy
Khan Academy: How to Become an Architect
Learn about the skills and education needed to become an architect.
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Using Area as an Architect (Stations Day 1)
In this multi-day activity, 3rd graders make 3 different models of an orphanage floor plan using Google Drawing, Virtual Graph paper, and a construction of rectilinear shapes, to calculate the area of each room using units square.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Architects and Engineers
Learners explore the interface between architecture and engineering. In the associated hands-on activity, students act as both architects and engineers by designing and building a small parking garage.
Other
Architect of the Capitol: Roger Williams
This site from the Architect of the Capitol provides a very brief biographical sketch of Roger Williams, plus a photo of a statue of him that stands in the National Statuary Hall.
Other
Architect of the Capitol: Washakie
Shown is an image of a bronze statue of Chief Washakie along with brief biographical information. The information can be downloaded as a one-page PDF file.
Boston College
Boston College: Digital Archive of American Architecture
Images of American buildings, including houses, churches, and public buildings from the seventeenth century through the twenthieth century taken by Dr. Jeffery Howe, a professor at Boston College. The table of contents groups images by...
National Women’s History Museum
National Women's History Museum: Anna Wagner Keichline
A biographical look at the life of Anna Wagner Keichline - architect, inventor, suffragist, and World War I Special Agent.
Library of Congress
Loc: Wise Guide: An Architecture of Plurality
This brief biography is of Eero Saarinen who was the architect of several famous yet very different designs such as the St. Louis Gateway Arch and the main terminal at Dulles International Airport.
Other
Frank Lloyd Wright Wisconsin Heritage Tourism Program
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.
PBS
Pbs: American Masters: Buckminster Fuller
From the PBS series, American Masters, this is the biography for the American revolutionary architect Buckminster Fuller.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: "Shape Up or Ship Out"
In this activity, students will identify shapes that architects use to build houses. Students will then explore these shapes by building a model "dream" home.This lesson plan was created as a result of the Girls Engaged in Math and...
Other
Architect of the Capital: Jacques Marquette
A picture of the statue of the French Jesuit missionary and explorer, Jacques Marquette, and a brief explanation of his travels.
University of Arizona
Pulse: Disease & Epidemics: Architects of History
A 10 week interdisciplinary unit plan on disease and epidemics.
Other
Architect of the Capitol: Kamehameha I
Learn biographical information about King Kamehameha I along with details of the statue sculpted by artist Thomas R. Gould depicting Kamehameha in his regal garb.
Other
Architect of the Capitol: Lewis Wallace
Brief biographical information about General Lew Wallace, accompanying his statue in the National Statuary Hall in the United States Capitol.
PBS
Pbs American Masters: Frank Gehry
A detailed biographical sketch of award-wininig architect Frank Gehry's life along with information on some of his most admired and influential works.
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Maya Lin
A biography of Maya Lin, an architect and artist whose work has received critical acclaim around the world. Includes a profile, interview videos and a photo gallery.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Requirements & Constraints: Making Model Parking Garages
The difference between an architect and an engineer is sometimes confusing because their roles in building design can be similar. Students experience a bit of both professions by following a set of requirements and meeting given...
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: The Leaning Tower of Pasta
Here's a project for a budding architect or structural engineer. Can you make a strong, lightweight tower using only uncooked spaghetti and white glue? In this project, you'll learn about materials testing and apply what you learn to...
Curated OER
National Park Service: The Statue of Liberty
The National Park Service explains the history of The Statue of Liberty, which includes a brief biography on Frederic Auguste Bartholdi.
Other
The Design Museum: Lesson Plan: Redesign Your Own Kitchen
Before the pioneering work of Margarete Grete Schutte-Lihotzky, kitchens would contain furniture such as dressers and chests of drawers, much like a bedroom, but in 1926 Grete changed everything. Watch the video to learn about the...
ArtLex
Art Lex: Architectural Model
An architectural modeling lesson that first demonstrates how architects combine forms to create buildings and then provides instructions for building architectural models. Includes links to architectural terms and to useful illustrations...
Other
Architeacher: Architecture and Aesthetics
Learn about the aesthetic elements of architecture and how architects manipulate a building's sensory, formal, technical, and expressive elements to achieve "good design."
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