Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Inventor of the Week: Maya Lin
Use this site to learn about the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and the architect who designed it, Maya Lin.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Harcourt: Biographies: Maya Lin 1959
Trace the enchanting life of artist and architect, Maya Lin, who in 1983 designed the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and in the 1990s designed new monuments/memorials at various universities. Now she has her own line of furniture.
National Women's Hall of Fame
National Women's Hall of Fame: Maya Lin
Maya Lin became famous at the age of 21 as the architect and creator of the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial. Here you can read about her numerous architectural projects and her promotion of human rights.
My Hero Project
My Hero: Maya Lin
In this student-written article, learn about artist and sculptor, Maya Lin, who designed the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial, the Civil Rights Memorial, as well as many other amazing amazing and influential architectural projects.
Curated OER
Ben's Guide: Vietnam Veterans Memorial
This site, presented by Ben's Guide to U.S. Government for Kids, describes and illustrates this impressive memorial dedicated to the veterans of the Vietnam War.
Utah Education Network
Uen: Themepark: Liberty: United States Historical Places
Find a large collection of internet resources organized around historical places. Links to places to go, people to see, things to do, teacher resources, and bibliographies.
PBS
Art21: Maya Lin
A great site by PBS that features a biography on the artist and links to art work, videos clips and interviews. On this page there are also links to lesson plans and other artist pages.
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Maya Lin
A biography of Maya Lin, an architect and artist whose work has received critical acclaim around the world. Includes a profile, interview videos and a photo gallery.
Curated OER
National Park Service: National Mall
This site is from the National Park Service. No shoe stores at this mall! Find out about our national "front yard" -- statistics, a link to the history of the National Mall, and a listing of all the monuments on the Mall. Also includes a...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Minimalism and Earthworks
How much do you know about Minimalism and Earthworks sculptures? Find out by answering this six-question multiple-choice quiz. Check each answer before moving to the next question. Hints are available for each question.