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The Humanitarian Side of Architecture

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High schoolers explore the role that architects play in rebuilding communities after natural disasters. They investigate the aftermath of the 1906 California earthquake and fires, and current day efforts to rebuild communities after natural disasters. Students create a multimedia presentation highlighting what they have found out.

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architecture, earthquakes, natural disasters

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9th - 12th
Subjects
Visual & Performing Arts
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2 days
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