Geography and Architecture

Third graders use Google Earth to examine Roman architecture. In this ancient Rome lesson plan, 3rd graders visit the noted URLs to look at examples of Roman architecture. Students work in teams to examine data about the structures.

Students participate in several activities to understand the culture and geography of India. In this India lesson, locate India and its important mountain ranges and rivers. Students act out the caste system in India. Students research...

I love these Jeopardy-style presentations! Learners do too! This one is terrific in that its categories cover some of the key components found in 3rd grade curriculum. The categories are: history/geography, economics/civics, science...

Students conduct a "treasure hunt" based on a close-up photograph of a detail in the playground. Students must find the item on the playground and answer a series of questions as well as make a rubbing and drawing of their treasure.

Students explore architecture. In this architecture activity, students examine photographs of buildings in their communities. Students collaborate to discuss their observations regarding the buildings. Students record their observations...

Students study ancient Greek civilization. In this World history lesson plan, students locate Greece on a world map and review what the ancient Greeks did when they developed new ideas for government, science, philosophy, religion, and art.

Students investigate the world's tallest buildings. In this architecture lesson, students discover how humans change the physical environment. Students read about and view pictures of famous buildings in the world. Students make lists of...

Students research an area with at least one dominant geographical feature. Then they display their findings in a realistic 3-dimensional presentation. Students also prepare ancillary material to support their project. Finally, they chart...

Students research a coastal community, locate it on a map and profile its physical, geography, climate, architecture and cultural characteristics. They envision this coastal community and make a detailed drawing of it by blending...

Fifth graders study the architectural features of the Alamo. In this Alamo lesson, 5th graders look at images of The Alamo and reconstruct the building using sugar cubes and frosting.