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Architectural Relief Tiles

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Learners observe the design of buildings, either first-hand within their communities or with photographs. The design relief tiles representing buildings studied and use the vocabulary of design elements and construction materials used in the buildings they are representing.

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architecture, elements of design

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architecture, design elements, relief tiles, visual and performing arts
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1st - 12th
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Visual & Performing Arts
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