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Architecture is Elementary

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Students learn the four orders of architecture: Doric, Ionic, Corinthian and Composite. They create their own 3d structure and work together in groups. They create basic geometric shapes. # Have fun learning about art history, architecture and math.

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4th - 6th
Subjects
Visual & Performing Arts
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2 days
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