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Cosmo Learning

Cosmo Learning: A Global History of Architecture Writing Seminar

For Students 9th - 10th
A series of six videos on global architecture by Mark Jarzombek, presented as a writing seminar with the final project a 1-hour lecture given by the student.
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Buffalo Architecture and History: Illustrated Architecture Dictionary

For Students 9th - 10th
A list of architecture vocabulary terms and people associated with architecture in Buffalo, New York. Each term links to an illustrated example of the word as well as specific examples in Buffalo.
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Other

Ancient Athens 3 D

For Students 9th - 10th
This website is devoted to documenting the buildings and monuments of Athens from the Mycenaean Period to about 1800 AD. Choose an era and read about the history and structures of that time period. The last section is a complete list of...
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Villanova University: Ancient Maya Architecture

For Students 9th - 10th
View photographs of pre-Columbian Maya architecture in the regions from central Mexico to Honduras and Nicaragua.
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Saint Paul's Cathedral: Cathedral History

For Students 9th - 10th
The online home of Saint Paul's Cathedral has information on the building's architecture and history. Includes architectural diagrams of the cathedral's floor plan, its dome, and crypt; a timeline; interior and exterior photographs; and...
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Columbia University

Columbia University: Ancient Architecture

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about ancient architecture and explore 360 degrees panoramas of buildings in Egypt, Greece, Portugal, Italy, and Sicily. Includes an interactive plan of a 3D reconstruction of the Parthenon, and features the project page for this...
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Other

Ancient Greece

For Students 9th - 10th
Impressive collection of information and imagery about ancient Greece. Find information and illustrations about ancient Greek architecture, art, history and culture. Includes maps and a timeline.
Online Course
Cosmo Learning

Cosmo Learning: Roman Architecture

For Students 9th - 10th
A series of 24 introductory videos on Roman architecture and its history, presented by Professor Diana E. E. Kleiner of Yale University.
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Other

The Stoa: The Ancient City of Athens

For Students 9th - 10th
"The Ancient City of Athens" is a photographic archive of the archaeological and architectural remains of ancient Athens (Greece), produced by university-level classics professor Kevin T. Glowacki. Includes many helpful resources besides...
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University of South Florida

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Greek Architecture

For Students 9th - 10th
A browsable a-to-z library of clip art of ancient Greek architectural elements, such as caryatids, columns, temples, and floor plans, and of ancient Greek architectural sites, such as the Acropolis.
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Penn Museum

Penn Museum: Ancient Greek World

For Students 9th - 10th
Massive site for information on the ancient Greek world. Follow the navigation at the top of the page for detailed sections on time periods, daily life, religion and death, economy, and more. Each section includes pictures of artifacts...
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Read Works

Read Works: Architecture the Parthenon

For Teachers 5th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about The Parthenon as an example of ancient Greek architecture. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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University of Chicago

Encyclopedia Romana: Temple Architecture

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the history and architecture of Roman temples. Encyclopedia Romana links to other related information on ancient Rome as well.
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BBC

Bbc History: Ancient History: Egyptians: Top Ten Landmarks and Artifacts

For Students 9th - 10th
A gallery of ten of Egypt's remarkable architectural and artistic wonders. Excellent photographs and helpful commentaries.
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University of South Florida

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Egyptian Architecture

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource presents a browsable a-to-z library of clip art of ancient Egyptian architectural elements, such as capitals, columns, temple designs, tombs, pyramids, obelisks, sphinxes, and pylons. Library also includes clip art of...
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Minneapolis Institute of Arts

The Art of Asia: Architecture

For Students Pre-K - 1st
View the architecture and understand the history and importance of a reception hall, scholar's library and study, audience hall, and a teahouse.
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Forum Romanum

Outlines of Roman History: Etruscan Kings of Rome: Growth of the City

For Students 9th - 10th
The Etruscans introduced the concept of substantial architecture to the city of Rome. Stronger walls were built, more imposing temples were consecrated, and the Cloaca Maxima, the Roman sewer, and Circus Maximus were constructed.
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Other

Hagia Sophia Museum: Hagia Sophia: History

For Students 9th - 10th
The history of the Hagia Sophia, a famous Byzantine landmark that has existed for 1500 years, and is now a museum. Very extensive information about the architectural features of the exterior and the interior can be found in a pulldown...
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Other

Japan: The Official Guide: History & Culture: Experience Japanese Culture

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Understand the culture of Japan from architecture to Bonsai to storytelling and tallisman.
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Forum Romanum

Outlines of Roman History: Etruscan Kings of Rome: Etruscan Influence

For Students 9th - 10th
The Etruscans influenced not only the government of the Roman monarchy, but also the religious practices, and early architecture.
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Other

Open Unversity: The Modern Movement in Architecture

For Students 9th - 10th
A compelling look at the roots and influence of modernism in architecture. With excellent biographies of the leading architects of the movement (e.g., Le Corbusier and Mies Van Der Rohe) and many, many examples of buildings that define...
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Agram: Architectural Information

For Students 9th - 10th
An architectural database that contains photos, drawings, models, and information on historically important architects.
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Aldokkan: Ancient Egyptian Temple Design

For Students 9th - 10th
A side-by-side comparison of the design principles embodied in ancient Egyptian versus ancient Greek temples, with additional facts and illustrations about the function and evolution of temples in ancient Egypt. Includes short...
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Looking at Buildings: Home

For Students 9th - 10th
Website offers an introduction to architecture, including building types, materials, methods of construction, traditions, and history.

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