EDUCATION

Teacher Aids & Lesson Plans - K-12

Designed for teachers and parents, these resources include fun and educational activities using architecture. You'll find lesson plans, teaching tools, games, puzzles, creative building projects and more.

Architects in Schools program is ongoing throughout the school year, you can still choose to visit one of these schools on our waiting list and contact Katie Chau for lesson plans or design your own lesson plan using the example below.

Download a draft sample of the new lesson plans specifically designed for grades 5-8 based on the Ontario Public Education Curriculum. Download PDF file (2.1 mb)

Math-kitecture - an interactive site with games and fun activities relating to learning about architecture, geometry and math. ****

Art and Architecture lesson plans from an elementary school in the USA. ***

PBS online interactive Bridge Builder (Grades 4-9)

PBS online interactive Geometry in Architecture (Grades 3-7)

PBS online interactive Building Big - based on the book by David McCauley

PBS - This Old House - craftsmanship and home building.

Excerpts and links below are from www.architecture.about.com

Architectural Websites for Kids
These fun Websites have enriching architecture activities for kids of all ages.

A Momentary Vignette.com
A brief, beautiful glimpse of something from the world of architecture,design and art.

Books on Architecture Projects
Children can create exciting architecture projects for school or fun using simple household materials. The books listed here are brimming with activities that explore the world of building and design.

Architecture and Art
These lesson plans and learning activities use building design to explore concepts of shape, form, perspective and pattern.

Great Architects from A to Z

Great Buildings and Structures

Architectural History Timeline

House Styles

Ornaments and Trims

Architecture and Language Arts
Nearly every aspect of building design will lend itself to creative writing and reading activities. Here are a few ideas.

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Related educational site, not specifically about architecture:

Math Puzzles and Games
Architecture and Math go hand in hand. These activities use building design to explore mathematical concepts.

Energy Quest - lesson plans in Energy & Science, including solar energy.

Academy of Engineering Labs
This is a commercial site selling instructional kits for students aged 8 to 18. Lessons focus on engineering, technology literacy skills, communications, problem solving, and teamwork.

Teacher's Resources at About
Although they do not focus specifically on architecture, many of the kids and education sites at About include activities and lesson plans that lend themselves to learning about buildings and design.

Discover School
From the Discovery Channel, lesson plans related to technology and science. Plans include ideas for adapting the lessons for younger or older children.

How Stuff Works
Use this online enclyclopedia to find out how technologies work. Don't miss the popular "Toy Autopsy" section which explains the functioning of familiar toys.

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