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Geometric Shapes at the OK Corral

For Teachers K
Students explore geometric shapes. In this math activity, students identify geometric and non-geometric shapes using the computer. Students research geometric shapes in art and architecture.
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Wrapping up The Stone Cutter

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students write a paper in which they detail the daily routine of an architect.  In this The Stone Cutter lesson, students discuss the end of the novel and share journals with peers.  Students choose a time period in which to place their...
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Collage

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students examine different buildings with the same architectural style. They make a collage of structures built that represent one architectural style.
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The Spirituality of Matter

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Students examine Kahn's process of designing a ceremonial building that serves as a political and spiritual symbol. In this architecture analysis lesson, students investigate architectural structures in various contexts. Students compare...
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House Three: The House on Stilts - Villa Savoye, Poissy-sur-Seine, France

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Students analyze the architecture of Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret as pieces of art. For this architecture analysis lesson, students read information about the Villa Savoye and write an essay about Frank Lloyd Wright's comments about...
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The Exchange, Destruction and Reconstruction of Architectural Signs and Symbols in Mexico-Tenochtitlan: A History of Order and Power

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders use the internet to research the history of cultures throughout the world. In groups, they disucss the meaning of various symbols and view Tenochtitlan as a center of power and wealth. They use everyday materials to...
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House Design and Installation of Products

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students design a "dream house" and plan to install flooring, tile and other products that are bought by a certain measurement. Problem solving be used in determining how much of each product to use and the total cost of each installed.
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Antonio: 25 Years of Creative Collaboration

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the works of two fashion illustrators. They use the internet to research the artists and share their information with the class. They create their own original work.
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Urban Rocks: Investigating Stone Used for Buildings and Monuments

For Teachers 2nd - 12th
Students observe the rocks and stones used to build and carve monuments during a field trip.
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Outside the House

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this Blakesley Hall worksheet, learners respond to 15 short answer and drawing questions regarding their observations of the hall.
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Walking Down Main Street: The Changing Times of a Railroad Town

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students explore the historic district via a scavenger hunt. In this community history lesson, students complete a scavenger hunt using historic postcards and clues as guides. Students create a timeline demonstrating changes of the area...
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Exploring the Design Process: The Work of Charles and Ray Eames

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Explore the work of Charles and Ray Eames and design philosophy for three Eames' objects. Students complete image based discussion, create sketches of forms that interest them, and create their own images for a house of cards game....
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Classification of Cerealites

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students create a dichotomous key. In this categorizing lesson, students create a dichotomous key for different types of cereal. Students classify the cereal into groups such as flakes and cereal with holes. Students discuss their...
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Race the Track! Design Challenge

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Students use the design process to investigate physical science.  In this force and motion activity, design a track to achieve a specified outcome. Students complete additional experiments with speed and distance.  Students recognize the...
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Design a Tornado-Proof Building

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students design a tornado-proof building. For this inquiry-based lesson, students demonstrate their knowledge of tornadoes and the damage they can cause by trying to design a building that can withstand a tornado.
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Statehouse: Fact or Fiction

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders determine whether or not statements about the Ohio statehouse are true or false. They examine the stories behind the myths about it. including one about the ghost of Abraham Lincoln.
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Kiskiack: Changing Architectural Landscape

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students compare and contrast the changing Native and English colonial architectural landscape of the 17th and 18th centuries. Students research and evaluate how economic technology, and the environment reflected cultural changes in the...
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Architecture: The Badge of Identity for Our Society

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Pupils prepare a "camera's-eye" view of the local architecture and then analyze their findings from an historical perspective.
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Design Your Space

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students evaluate the acceptable use of classroom space. The class participated in a brief lecture and discuss of floor plans and how they are used in architecture. Using graph paper, they create a scale drawing of the classroom...
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Social and Cultural Significance

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students examine the social history of buildings and think creatively about the origins of buildings for which they do not know the history. They discuss the influence of social issues on architecture.
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My Dream Home

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students investigate the concept of a dream home and create an architectural drawing of it. They design the home with a projected budget of $500,000. They research different designs with the intent of pulling ideas for their design....
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Draw a Picture to Help Save a Building

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Students research building preservation. For this architecture lesson, students discuss how buildings are saved and sketch the special features of a specific building. Students are encouraged to use recycled paper.
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Think You Know Your Bridges?

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students determine what kind of bridge is being discussed by the description given on the quiz. In this architectural activity, students are quizzed on swing, lifting, arch, suspension, and beam bridges.
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Connections Between Texts-Maya Lin and Jane Jacobs

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students discuss New York City architectural developments.  In this architectural history lesson, students create Reader's Theater scripts based on imaginary conversations between two women who contributed to New York City's...

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