Encyclopedia Mythica
Encyclopedia Mythica: Jupiter
This site from the Encyclopedia Mythica provides information on the god known as Jupiter. It discusses, in the second paragraph, his temple on the Capitol. The information is not in-depth at all, but it is very interesting and worth...
New York Times
New York Times: Crossword Puzzle: Learning Network: Architecture Marvels
A crossword puzzle with an architectural theme that can be printed out or played online.
Smithsonian Institution
National Postal Museum: Art of the Stamp: Robie House by Frank Lloyd Wright
View the artwork for a U.S. postage stamp issued in 1998 to commemorate Frank Lloyd Wright's Robie House, completed by the famous architect in 1910. With a short detailed passage of the critically acclaimed piece of modern architecture.
ProProfs
Pro Profs Quiz Maker: Ancient Buildings of the Athenian Agora
Twenty-six assessment questions of different types covering the buildings and features of the ancient Athenian Agora.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Quiz: Renaissance Architecture for Kids
History Questions: Renaissance Architecture Quiz, Test, and WebQuest
Other
Beijing: The Temple of Heaven
Very descriptive article with historical and physical information on the Temple.
EL Education
El Education: Drafts of a Cave Home
This entry shows the progression of the work of one student - from a 5th/6th grade classroom at the Shutesbury Elementary School in Shutesbury, Massachusetts - of a series of cross-sectional illustrations of a prehistoric cave dwelling....
EL Education
El Education: Dwarf Dwelling
A student from a 5th/6th grade classroom in Shutesbury, Massachusetts, created this illustration of a dwarf dwelling as part of a Learning expedition on architecture. The task given to students was to create a prehistoric cave home in...
EL Education
El Education: Home of Ivy Olcott
These blueprints were created by a 5th/6th grade student from the Shutesbury Elementary School in Shutesbury, Massachusetts, as part of a Learning expedition on Architecture.The blueprints correspond to a character file (CF) created by...
archKIDecture
Arch Ki Decture
Teacher-created resource about architecture and the built environment, ArchKIDecture is home to information, illustrations, and project ideas designed to help young learners explore architecture concepts, vocabulary, building materials,...
Careers New Zealand
Career Nz: Pattern Maker
A thorough examination of the work of a Model Maker. While specific to New Zealand's market, the site provides job description information that applies industry-wide.
Stephen Byrne
History for Kids: Ancient Roman Architecture
History for Kids website presents an overview of the great architecutral achievements of ancient Rome. Written in kid-friendly format with animated images.
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,...
Other
Contract Magazine
Magazine for commercial interior design and architecture. Provides pages of projects, articles about the business of design, links to organizations and publications.
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Metropolitan Museum of Art: Greek Art: Architecture in Ancient Greece
This article discusses architecture in Ancient Greece.
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Stained Glass
This article from The New Advent is not illustrated, but covers all the major topics in stained glass windows. Please note that "The Catholic Encyclopedia" is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource...
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...
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Michelangelo Buonarroti
Contains a detailed biography of artist Michelangelo. Written from a Catholic perspective. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material dated around...
Other
Ammar Khammash: Architecture and Artwork From Jordan
Jordanian artist and architect Ammar Khammash displays his work and the work of his firm on this site, along with articles that he has written for the English-language "Jordan Times" on places of interest in the Middle East. Opens eyes...
Study Languages
Study Spanish: La Peninsula De Yucatan
This site has a cultural explanation in Spanish or English with a few comprehension questions about the Yucatan peninsula. Additional links are provided for more information on this topic. Great reading selection for beginning and...
University of California
University of California, Berkeley: Civil and Environmental Engineering
This resource provides information about civil and environmental engineering.
Merriam-Webster
Merriam Webster: Dictionary Illustration: Types of Roofs
Labeled illustrations of mansard, gambrel, hip, and lean-to roofs.
Other
Benjamin Franklin House
The only remaining Franklin home, the one in London, has opened as a dynamic museum and educational facility. Although there is not a lot of information on Franklin himself, the conservation effort and subsequent use of the museum is...
Other
Willis Tower Skydeck: Willis Tower Fun Facts
Find fun facts about the Willis Tower (the former Sears Tower) at the online home of the tower's observation deck.