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Architeacher: Architectural History and Building Styles

For Students 9th - 10th
A slideshow that introduces learners to nineteenth-century architectural history by displaying a variety of homes constructed in specific historical styles, such as Greek revival, Queen Anne, Italianate, and Gothic revival.
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University of Oregon

University of Oregon: History of Landscape Architecture

For Students 9th - 10th
This page contains dozens of links on information about the history of landscape architecture.
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Foundation for the Advancement of Mesoamerican Studies

Famsi: Architectural Transformation in Quexil Petenxil (2003)

For Students 9th - 10th
Archaeological research and inferences are made through an architectural lens, offering a nine century history of the Quexil-Peterixil Basin.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Ancient Maya Art

For Students 9th - 10th
This article describes different forms of Maya art - architecture, sculpture and carving, stucco, murals, written works, ceramics, textiles, and body art. It also notes the many collections of Maya art in museums around the world.
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Digital History

Digital History: Popular Culture During the Great Depression

For Students 9th - 10th
A great description of the tension in popular culture during the Great Depression with a focus on tradition abutting modernism in the arts and architecture. Read about the new comic book and radio superheroes, and commonality in American...
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: The History of Museums

For Students 9th - 10th
Museums have been a part of human history for over 2,000 years- but they weren't always like the ones we visit today. J.V. Maranto uncovers the evolution of museums, from the first museum in 530 BC (curated by a princes) to PT Barnum's...
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World History Encyclopedia

World History Encyclopedia: Agrigento

For Students 9th - 10th
Overview of Agrigento, Greek city-state founded on the south coast of Sicily, and provides information on architecture and life of ancient Greek civilization. Site contains photos, maps and links to further reading.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of American History: Things to Do at Home

For Students 9th - 10th
Families can come together through games designed to make history something fun and integral to family life. Build a sod house like prairie settlers did in the 1800s. Go back in time to visit five families that lived in the same house...
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Los Angeles County Museum of Art

Los Angeles County Museum of Art: Islamic Art: Early Medieval Period: History

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of Islamic art from the early medieval period (approximately A.D. 1000 to A.D. 1150) that begins with a historical overview of the shifting Islamic politics of the time. With informative descriptions and wonderful...
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World History Encyclopedia

World History Encyclopedia: Aztec Civilization

For Students 9th - 10th
Entry references the history of the Aztec Empire with a focus on Tenochtitlan, religion, architecture, art, and its eventual collapse.
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Other

School History: Roman Roads [Pdf]

For Teachers 4th - 6th
[Free Registration/Login Required] A three-page worksheet on Roman roads in England.
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Theban Mapping Project: Anatomy of a Ancient Egyptian Tomb

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed analysis of the various architectural elements found in ancient Egyptian tombs located in the "Valley of the Kings."
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Los Angeles County Museum of Art

Los Angeles County Museum of Art: Islamic Art: Early Islamic Period: History

For Students 9th - 10th
An excellent introduction to the earliest period of Islamic art (approximately A.D. 700 to A.D. 1000) that includes a historical overview of the rise of Islam. With informative descriptions and wonderful reproductions of art from the...
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Indiana University

Indiana University: Building a Nation: Indiana Limestone Photograph Collection

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of over 25,000 black and white architectural photographs that were discovered in a dilapidated house owned by the Indiana Limestone Company in Bedford, Indiana. These images of residences, churches, universities, museums,...
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Vroma Project

V Roma Project: Forum Romanum: Clickable Map of the Roman Forum

For Students 9th - 10th
VRoma provides a map of the Roman Forum. Click on different areas of the map to learn more about the history and architecture of the many buildings in the Forum.
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Forum Romanum

Outlines of Roman History: The New Civilization

For Students 9th - 10th
With Rome's conquest of foreign lands, she assimilates many ideas for literature, architecture, art, religion, and philosophy.
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Google

Google Maps: Pyramids of Giza

For Students 9th - 10th
Visit the last standing wonder of the ancient world in this 360-degree tour.
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Leo Masuda Architectonic Office: Roman Architecture

For Students 9th - 10th
The Leo Masuda Architectonic Office provides a history of Roman architecture. Select a specific building for a general description of its architecture.
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Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: The Amazing Middle Ages

For Students 2nd - 7th Standards
History for Kids presents a website with learning modules on the Early, Late and High Middle Ages, including topics such as medieval literature, architecture, and daily life. Offers elementary level format with pictures, and links to...
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Columbia University

Columbia Univeristy: Architecture of New York City: Birth of the Skyscraper

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about how and why skyscrapers were first built, and why they became a major symbol of New York City. This highly interactive site includes video lectures on the development and importance of skyscrapers, a timeline of commercial...
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Other

The History of the Colosseum

For Students 9th - 10th
Gives a detailed history on the origins, building and use of the Colosseum in Rome. Also has information on the architecture, games etc., a very complete explanation.
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Other

University of Virginia: Rome Reborn 2.0

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource presents 3D digital models that have been created to illustrate the urban development of ancient Rome. Follow the history of this project, chose the time period to re-create, and view the photo gallery of images.
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J. Paul Getty Trust

J. Paul Getty Museum: Getty Exhibitions: Shaping the Great City

For Students 9th - 10th
Cities in Central Europe were required to expand their infrastructure due to industrialization and an increase in the need for workers. This exhibit details and illustrates the shift and growth through modern architecture of the era.
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Wisconsin Historical Society

Wisconsin Historical Society: Fill 'Er Up: The Evolution of Gas Stations

For Students 9th - 10th
Take a fascinating trip into the past to experience how gas stations have evolved from livery stables in Wisconsin. In addition to the descriptions of the architectural styles through the decades, history is brought to life with a video...

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