Architectural Treasure Hunt


Created by Helen Huskins
Sunset Park Elementary
RISK Program


 
 
 Introduction
Internet Resources
Questions
The Big Questions

Introduction

Have you ever really studied the front of your house or other building?  Have you ever thought about the features on a building or why they are there?  There is so much more to a building than doors, windows, and porches.  Enter this Treasure Hunt and you will discover architectural features, styles, and architects that create beautiful attractions on your street, neighborhood, town, and even world!
 

Questions

1.  Name several architectural features that are found on your house.
2.  Describe some architectural features that are not on your house. 
3.  Sketch several architectural features that you find interesting.
4.  What time period was the Queen Ann style of architecture popular?
5.  What are some of the main features of  Queen Ann style of architecture?
6.  What time period was the Federal style of architecture popular.
7.  What are some of the main feature of Federal style architecture?
8.  Name a famous building with Federal style architecture.
9.  What time period was Greek Revival architecture popular?
10.  What are some of the main features of Greek Revival architecture?
11.  Who is Frank Lloyd Wright?
12.  Name of of Frank Lloyd Wrights buildings and describe some of their unique features.
13.  Describe Mies van der Rohe's architectural style.
14. Where are some of Mies van der Rohe's building located?
14.  Describe I.M. Pei's architectural style.
15.  What are some of I.M. Pei's famous buildings?

 

Internet Resources

Prairie Style architecture
Frank Lloyd Wright
I. M. Pei
Mies van der Rohe
Various Architectural Styles
Various Architectural Styles
Queen Anne Style Architecture
Queen Anne Style Architecture
Federal Style Architecture
Federal Style Architecture
Greek Revival Style Architecture
Greek Revival Style Architecture
Architectural Terms
Architectural Terms

 

The Big Question

Now that you have studied architectural terms, styles and a few famous architects, it is your turn to show me what you have learned. Think about the architectural features, architectural styles and architects that interested you in this study.  Create your own design for a house that you would like to see built, possibly, in your neighborhood.  Once finished, write  a short paper describing its features, architectural style, and why you chose the ideas that you did. 

 
 
 
 
Grading Rubric
South Carolina State Standards

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Date of Publication:  October, 2003
Date Last Edited:  October 9, 2003