Tutankhamun
Pharaohs, Pyramids and the World of the Gods
Your young historians will learn all about the pharaohs, pyramids, and gods of ancient Egypt with these informational text worksheets, each of which are accompanied by hands-on, follow-up activities.
BW Walch
Wondering About the New Seven (Man-Made) Wonders of the World
Who determines the Seven Wonders of the World, and what criteria is used to evaluate these locations? Discover the efforts to promote cultural diversity and preserve man-made monuments during the world's first-ever global vote in 2007 to...
National Park Service
The Power of Remembrance
On every July 4th, we watch fireworks and celebrate our independence, but how is the history of the American Revolution preserved? Four social studies lesson guide learners through different memorials, commemorative objects, and restored...
Norwich University
Seven Man-Made Engineering Wonders of the Ancient World
Imagine precisely cutting and then moving a 120 ton boulder more than two miles without mechanical cutting tolls, skid loaders, or hydraulic cranes. Imagine carving a stone figure that includes a drainage system that permits rainwater to...
TryEngineering
Circuits and Boolean Expressions
Teach basic logic using Boolean operators. Young computer scientists learn about the operators NOT, AND, and OR, and how they can be expressed using Boolean notation, logic gates, or truth tables. Along the way, they learn about half...
Curated OER
Sonata Form
In this music worksheet, students learn about the sonata form of music composition. Students read about the 3 main sections of the sonata form: exposition, development and recapitulation followed by a coda. There are no questions on the...
Victorian Web
Victorian Web: Domestic Architecture for the Rich, Poor, & Those in Between
This section provides llinks to a variety of related material. Pictures of different types of architecture are provided, which include discriptions and information about the building.
Columbia University
Columbia University Libraries: Greene & Greene Architectural Records and Papers
From the Columbia University Libraries, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library, this is a vast digitized archive of architectural records and papers from the influential Greene & Greene architects of southern California. Active in...
University of Oxford (UK)
Beazley Archive: Architectural Orders
Illustrated dictionary entry for Greek standard orders of stone architecture. Provides explanation of the three architectural types as well as picture examples.
Britain Express
Britain Express: Architecture: Romanesque Architecture in England
This website has information about the Norman Romanesque period. Included are drawings of that type of architecture. Includes links to related sites.
World History Encyclopedia
World History Encyclopedia: Greek Architecture
Greek architecture continues to dominate modern day architecture. Explore their contributions from columns to amphitheatres through the following summary, pictures and a 3D video highlighting the construction of prominent buildings in...
Washington State University
Washington State University: Architecture in the Italian Renaissance
This site contains information on how Italian Renaissance architecture found its roots in the ancient world, the principles it rested on, and some key figures in its development.
ibiblio
Ibiblio: Web Museum: Japanese Art and Architecture
This Ibiblio.org site is a thorough description of Japanese art and architecture. There are no pictures, but the writing makes up for this in its extensive history and descriptions.
Britain Express
Britain Express: Architecture: Gothic Revival Architecture
This article on Gothic Revival architecture of the 19th century describes the style, as well as some individual buildings in England that were built in Gothic Revival style.
University of Chicago
Encyclopedia Romana: Temple Architecture
Learn about the history and architecture of Roman temples. Encyclopedia Romana links to other related information on ancient Rome as well.
Stephen Byrne
History for Kids: Ancient Greek Architecture
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.
Stephen Byrne
History for Kids: Medieval Architecture
Resource for teachers and students on the architecture of the Middle Ages teaches us about the dwellings of both nobility and peasants and tells about the style of Gothic and Romanesque churches. Site includes links to activities,...
University Press
University Press: Architecture in Ancient Greece
A good basic reference on the main types of temple architecture in ancient Greece, including Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian. Also includes information on architecture, the Parthenon, and sculpture in ancient Greece, with accompanying links...
Other
Agram: Architectural Information
An architectural database that contains photos, drawings, models, and information on historically important architects.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Islamic Architecture
A Wikipedia entry on Islamic architecture with information on typical elements of Islamic style, common interpretations, influences, and links to related topics.
University of Calgary
Uof C: The Islamic World to 1600: Architecture
A brief discussion of the unique style of Islamic Palaces and the reasons for the construction.
Other
Art and Architecture: Pierre Granche's Canada Memoria in Green Park, London
From Courtauld Institute of Art's, Art and Architecture on-line resource, this is the entry for Pierre Granche's, Canada Memoria in Green Park, London. The monument and how it came about is explained and presented.
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Gothic Architecture
This website talks about how Gothic came about from the Goths and Vandals. There is a war, of sorts, between European groups. It also lists the elements of Gothic architecture. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic...
Other
Ancient greece.org: Minoan Culture
Captivating collection of information and images of Minoan civilization. Minoan history, architecture, art, culture, and more and covered on this site.
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