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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Venturi, House in New Castle County, Delaware

For Students 9th - 10th
Robert Venturi's New Castle County House offers a modest but instructive example of the Post-Modern style set. Even though he never liked the stylistic term Post Modern, his buildings and critical writings helped propel late 20th-century...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Sullivan, Carson, Pirie, Scott Building

For Students 9th - 10th
The Sullivan, Carson, Pirie, Scott Building in Chicago is an important example of early Chicago skyscraper architecture, and can also be seen as a fascinating indicator of the relationship between architecture and commerce. View pictures...
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World InfoZone

World Info Zone: Guyana

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive overview of the South American country of Guyana including topics such as geography, environment, architecture, food, history, economy, arts, and more. Be sure to look at the fact sheet and photo gallery.
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World InfoZone

World Info Zone: Suriname

For Students 9th - 10th
Information on the South American country of Suriname. Content includes geography, environment, architecture, food, history, economy, and more. For fast information, look at the fact sheet.
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World InfoZone

World Info Zone: Colombia

For Students 9th - 10th
Here you can find information on the South American country of Colombia. Subjects include geography, environment, architecture, food, history, economy, arts, sports, and holidays. Provides a great quick fact sheet.
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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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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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Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Ancient Asian Architecture

For Students 2nd - 6th
History for Kids presents a history of ancient Asian architecture. Students learn about the structure, cities and buildings of the cultures of the ancient Indus Valley.
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Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies

Mocomi: Sir Dig a Lot: Ancient Roman Art and Architecture

For Students 3rd - 8th
Take a tour with Sir Dig-a-Lot as he explains features of ancient Roman architecture.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: History: Renaissance Architecture and Buildings for Kids

For Students 1st - 9th Standards
Kids learn about Renaissance architecture. What made it different and who were the great architects of the time.
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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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Other

Internet Learning Tree: A Brief History of the Internet

For Students 9th - 10th
An anecdotal history of the people and communities that brought about the internet.
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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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The Collection: Chicago Architects Oral History Project

For Students 9th - 10th
Choose from an extensive list of Chicago area architects and learn information about their lives and their work. Includes links to interviews and biographies.
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California State University

Hux 576 Key Periods and Movements, Art: Ancient Maya

For Students 9th - 10th
Mayan art is mixed in with general information in this two-page article.
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Other

The Museum of Reconstructions: The Acropolis of Athens

For Students 9th - 10th
See the amazing abilities of computer technology at work! Digitally reconstructed are two ancient Greek structures: The Acropolis and The Delight of Re. View computerized renderings of what these buildings would have looked like in...
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Junior Scholastic: Jungle of Secrets

For Students 3rd - 5th
Check out this site to discover more about the Ancient Maya culture. An article and video are provided. [2:19]
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Boston College

Boston Collection: A Digital Archive of Architecture

For Students 9th - 10th
An online archive of images, prepared by university professor Jeffrey Howe, provides access to an impressive range of images to support a study of Western architectural traditions. Includes interior views, exterior views, and details of...
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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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Whole Building Design Guide: Architectural Style

For Students 9th - 10th
A one-page resource that answers all the essential questions about what is meant by the term "architectural style." Considers style in terms of context, historical period, vernacular evolution, and "themed" architecture.
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Center for the Study of Architecture: The Propylaea Project

For Students 9th - 10th
An array of information about the Propylaea, the ancient complex that stands at the entrance of the Athenian Acropolis.
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Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: The Ancient Greek House

For Students 1st - 7th
History for kids teaches us about the style, architecture and materials used to make houses in ancient Greece. With animated images and writing designed to appeal to elementary age students.
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University of Pittsburgh

Glossary for Medieval Art and Architecture: Flying Buttress

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains a formal definition for the architectural term: "flying buttress." Also included is an illustration and an audio file which demonstrates how to pronounce the word.

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