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Museum of Modern Art

Mo Ma: New Architecture From Spain

For Students 9th - 10th
A fascinating audio-enhanced slideshow of the jaw-dropping architectural innovations going on in Spain during the first decade of the twenty-first century. Spain is a rising leader in architectural design, as the nine projects exhibited...
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Other

Planetware: The St Trophime Cloisters

For Students 9th - 10th
A captioned color photograph of the Romanesque cloister of the former cathedral of St Trophime in Arles, France.
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Other

French Ministry: Notre Dame La Grande (Poitiers)

For Students 9th - 10th
A short, hypertextual description from the French Ministry of Culture, illustrated with color photos. French version is available.
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Boston College

Digital Archive of Architecture: Roman Architecture

For Students 9th - 10th
7 pictures of famous Roman architecture in France. No supporting information is included.
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University at Buffalo

Suny: University at Buffalo: Pictures of Circus Maximus

For Students 9th - 10th
University at Buffalo offers 6 pictures of the way Circus Maximus appears now. No other information goes along with the pictures, but a good way to help you imagine how the Roman stadium appeared.
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Kinder Art

Kinder Art Lesson: Architecture for Kids

For Students 3rd - 8th
KinderArt publishes several architecture-themed lesson plans, including one on the architectural orders.
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W. W. Norton

W. W. Norton & Company: Stupa at Sanchi: C. 1st Century a.d.

For Students 9th - 10th
Photograph of the Stupa at Sanchi.
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EL Education

El Education: Home of Collette Brule Floors 1 and 2

For Teachers 9th - 10th
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...
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Tech4Learning

Pics4 Learning: Buildings

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Pics4Learning publishes a searchable photo collection of various types of buildings from around the world.
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Goshen College

Goshen College: Clay Sculpture: Gargoyles

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This resource provides an artistic lesson plan dealing with ceramics, sculpture, and gargoyles.
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Other

Turizm.net: Palaces, Aquaducts, Water Cisterns

For Students 9th - 10th
This page includes descriptions of Byzantine architecture such as palaces, aqueducts, and water cisterns. Links to other information relating to the topic.
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Other

Turizm.net: Byzantine Remnants in Anatolia & Ankara

For Students 9th - 10th
Check out this site for a description of Byzantine architectural ruins found throughout the former Byzantine Empire, particularly modern Anatolia and Ankara (Turkey).
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Other

Turizm.net: Church of St. Nicholas and Byzantine Ruins

For Students 9th - 10th
Read this description of the Byzantine Church of St. Nicolas (yes, a.k.a. Santa Claus) and surrounding Byzantine ruins.
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The Wharton Group

Discover France: French Art & Architecture

For Students 9th - 10th
Scroll to the middle of the page for two brief paragraphs on French Baroque architecture during the 17th century. It mentions the leading architects during this time period and their accomplishments.
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Other

Chora Monastery & Other Byzantine Religious Buildings

For Students 9th - 10th
This page contains a brief description of Byzantine art and architecture found at the Chora Monastery & surrounding churches. Links to additional information on the Byzantine period.
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Other

Sunset at the Temple of Poseidon on Cape Sounion

For Students 9th - 10th
Stunning photo of sunset at the Temple of Poseidon.
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HotChalk

Hot Chalk: Lesson Plans Page: Concrete Is Strong

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This lesson plan for young students uses the tale of The Three Little Pigs to introduce them to the strength of concrete. Children make concrete stepping stones and "cement" shakes.