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Boston College

Boston College: Styles in American Architecture

For Students 9th - 10th
Access university course materials consisting of a short introduction to the architectural concept of style and an inventory of images of different styles of architecture seen in American architecture from the 17th century forward.
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History of Roman Architecture: Pont Du Gard

For Students 9th - 10th
Great information about the Pont du Gard, as well as some great photographs. Very nice and informative site.
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Net Serf: Medieval Architecture

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides links and descriptions to sites covering all aspects of medieval life, including architecture.
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An Architectural Masterpiece: Hagia Sophia

For Students 9th - 10th
See a photo and read this description of the Hagia Sophia, located in Istanbul, Turkey, and hailed as a masterpiece of Byzantine architecture.
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Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Ancient Chinese Architecture

For Students 1st - 7th
Reference material gives us an overview of the architecture of ancient China, including the Great Wall, Forbidden City and religious temples.
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Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Ancient Greek Architecture

For Students 1st - 7th
Wonderful overivew of the architecture of ancient and classical Greece provides information and examples for kids of Greek buildings and the three main styles. Resources include worksheets, activities, and quizzes.
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School History: Roman Roads [Pdf]

For Teachers 4th - 6th
[Free Registration/Login Required] A three-page worksheet on Roman roads in England.
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Portland State University: The Borobudur Temple

For Students 9th - 10th
This page provides a wealth of details concerning the Temple of Borobudur, including its history, architectural design, and religious and cultural symbolism.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Maya Civilization for Kids: Pyramids and Architecture

For Students 3rd - 8th
Study the pyramids and architecture of the Maya civilization including El Castillo, the kings' palaces, and ball courts on this website.
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Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Ancient Indian Art

For Students 2nd - 6th
Reference material on the art of ancient India talks about the mysteries and religious symbolism embedded in the art and architecture of ancient river valley civilization.
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Buffalo as an Architectural Museum: Egyptian Architecture

For Students 9th - 10th
As an introduction to a discussion of the Egyptian revival architecture in Buffalo, New York, preservation society trustee and retired teacher Chuck LaChiusa enumerates the essential characteristics of ancient Egyptian architecture,...
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History of Gothic Architecture: Reims Cathedral

For Students 9th - 10th
This brief history of the cathedral with pictures also features the dimensions and an analysis of the architecture.
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Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Ancient Greek Theatre

For Students 1st - 7th
Overview of the history of ancient Greek theatre written in a kid-friendly format teaches about the architecutre of the theatre buildings as well as the structure of the plays.
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: How Architecture Helped Music Evolve

For Students 9th - 10th
As his career grew, David Byrne went from playing CBGB to Carnegie Hall. He asks: Does the venue make the music? From outdoor drumming to Wagnerian operas to arena rock, he explores how context has pushed musical innovation. [16:00]
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History of Gothic Architecture: Laon Cathedral

For Students 9th - 10th
Website contains brief but informative details regarding the Laon Cathedral. A picture as well as details regarding construction, location and the dimensions of the cathedral are included.
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Turizm.net: Byzantine Remnants in Anatolia & Ankara

For Students 9th - 10th
Check out this site for a description of Byzantine architectural ruins found throughout the former Byzantine Empire, particularly modern Anatolia and Ankara (Turkey).
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China Daily: China Culture a Z

For Students 9th - 10th
Go directly to a collection of illustrated feature-length articles about traditional and contemporary Chinese arts. Covers the principal visual and performing arts of China, for example, traditional crafts, calligraphy, architecture,...
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Incredible Art Department

The Incredible Art Department: The Art of India

For Students 9th - 10th
A large collection of links to websites on the art of India. Looks at India's history and its ancient civilizations, and festivals, puppetry, dance, music, architecture, painting, and lots more.
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National Library of France

National Library of France: Heaven and Earth

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn how art through the ages has been influenced by the Earth and the heavens. See paintings that attempted to explain the Earth's creation from a scientific standpoint, sacred architecture that provided a place to worship the heavens,...
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Kingwood Library: American Cultural History: 1900 1909

For Students 9th - 10th
Peruse this comprehensive resource to find information regarding American history and culture, such as the arts and literature, from 1900 to 1909. Hyperlinks to additional information.
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Chartes: Architectural History and Pictures

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has some very good pictures of the different aspects of the cathedral as well as explanatory text.
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Rome Guide's Look at Circus Maximus

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives a brief history of the Circus Maximus and draws comparisons to similar venues of then and today. Also has pictures.
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Shapes of Strength

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students are introduced to brainstorming and the design process in problem solving as it relates to engineering. They perform an activity to develop and understand problem solving with an emphasis on learning from history. Using only...
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World InfoZone

World Info Zone: Cayman Islands

For Students 9th - 10th
Great resource that is full of background and current information about the Cayman Islands which is in the Caribbean. Content includes geography, environment, architecture, religion, food, history, economy, arts, sports, and news. Be...

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