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Maya Lin: Architect & Sculptor

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students explore and study about Maya Yang Lin and her influences on contemporary Chinese/American art. They assess the difference between architecture and sculptor and then create a miniature model of an expressive sculptor to symbolize...
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Artists, Architects, and Architecture

For Teachers 4th - 5th
The study of art and architecture are the focus of this series of lessons. The images of Robert Harris are used in the lessons as examples for youngsters to looks at. A study of architecture in different time periods ensues, then...
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Engineer Webelos Activity Workbook

For Students 4th - 8th
In this engineering worksheet, students speak with an engineer, surveyor, or architect in their area about the various occupations in engineering and create a list that explains each. They also draw a floor plan of their home and three...
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Lesson New Museum: Exploring the Building

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Explore the possibilities of buildings, public spaces, and architectural design. Learners examine the work of SANAA architects Sejima & Nishizawa through background information, images, and guided class discussion. This instructional...
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Writing the Essay

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Relate the structure of the essay to the structure of a building. The class compares an essay to a building, with the writer being the architect, the introduction being the foundation, and so on. They use the visual representation of a...
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ArtStraw Architecture

For Teachers 5th - 12th
While architects and engineers don't often build with plastic straws and foam board, the same principles still apply. Challenging both the creativity and critical thinking of students, this engaging design project is perfect...
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The Art of Construction

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students research the architecture. in this architecture lesson, students examine buildings from the point of view of the architect or builder. They draw their own building and have a classmate build it. 
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The Humanitarian Side of Architecture

For Teachers 9th - 12th
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...
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Bringing Young Architects to Surface

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students work in pairs to design a building. In this architecture instructional activity, students take on the role of head architect to design and construct a 3-D scale model a building for a client. Students' goal is...
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Every Building Tells a Story

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Examine images from past that depict buildings and towns from their own communities, and compare images with photographs taken at present locations, interview local architect and compare role of 19th Century architect to 21st Century...
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Math: Designing a Playground

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders design and draw a model playground to scale. They configure the layout to include a sandbox, slide, baseball field and other equipment. Their design includes adaptations for students with disabilities. Their designs are...
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Keeping Architecture In Perspective

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students create a box, the letter L, a triangle, and a circle in perspective in this lesson plan introducing the art and career of an Architect. The lesson plan ephasizes practice in perspective and encourages the use of a local...
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History and Architect Through Digital Photography

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students examine architecture. In this digital photography lesson plan, students recognize architectural features, housing styles, housing characteristics based on the era of homes in their community. Students create PowerPoint...
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Out of the Box

For Teachers K - 5th
Students think creatively.  In this out of the box lesson plan, students explore the Frederic C. Hamilton Building at the Denver Art Museum, examining the work of architect Daniel Libeskind and his team.  Students discover...
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Designing for the Future

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students analyze the architecture of the United Architects and Ken Yeang. For this architecture analysis lesson, students explore architecture design for its sustainability, safety, and purpose. Students write an article about one of the...
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House Two: The Red and Blue House - Schroder House, Utrecht, The Netherlands

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students analyze the architecture of the Red and Blue House in The Netherlands. In this architecture analysis lesson, students analyze The Schroder House and complete discussion questions. Students also complete follow up activities,...
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Visual Arts Careers

For Teachers 7th - 12th
What kind of careers are there in the art field? Create an arts occupation book with your class while investigating several art careers. Students include samples in their book of the types of art each career produces.    
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How is a House Built?

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students identify the equipment and people needed to build a house. In this professions lesson, students construct a KWL chart on the topic of "Who builds a house?" Students read the book How a House is Built. Students add facts to the...
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Artists, Architects, and Architecture

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Pupils are introduced to the concept of architecture and how it has changed over time. In groups, they discuss how the places people have built reflects their values and needs. They use the internet to research the history of buildings...
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Wrapping up The Stone Cutter

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students write a paper in which they detail the daily routine of an architect.  In this The Stone Cutter lesson, students discuss the end of the novel and share journals with peers.  Students choose a time period in which to...
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Introduction to Architecture

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students complete independent studies about famous architects or buildings. For this architecture lesson, students discuss what they know about the subject with their teacher. Students then select European architects and/or structures to...
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Architecture Through the Ages

For Teachers 2nd
Students study the art of architecture in four well-known structures around the world. In this world architecture lesson, students read books about architects and study architectural structures in the world. Students draw a dream city on...
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Draw To Scale The E-Z Way

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders draw a rough floor plan of a house to scale without using a ruler to determine measurements. They see how architects use scale to draw blueprints, and solve math problems using scale.
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Architecture Beyond the Industrial Revolution

For Teachers 8th
Students learn about well-known international architects and how they influenced the United States.

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