Curated OER
The Humanitarian Side of Architecture
Young scholars explore the role that architects play in rebuilding communities after natural disasters. They investigate the aftermath of the 1906 California earthquake and fires, and current day efforts to rebuild communities after...
Curated OER
Geography and Architecture
Students discuss how terrain and climate affect the design of houses and commercial structures and thus influence the way architects design buildings in this elementary lesson plan.
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History.com: When the Golden Gate Bridge Flattened by 7 Feet and Facts About the San Francisco Icon
The 1.7-mile-long Golden Gate Bridge has endured earthquakes, lead paint and record crowds since its historic construction in 1937. Check out the eight surprising facts about he Golden Gate Bridge.