1. Architecture Around the World
Advanced Art & S.T.E.A.M
Ashley DeMaio

2. Learning Goal
Students will be able to use the elements of art to create a 3-D letter that shows their personality
Students will understand the importance of protecting our World Wonders and our Earth

3. At the end of this unit use should know these objectives
Elements of Art & Principles
World Wonders
Students will be able to explain and apply the three types of balance
1. Radial
2. Symmetrical
3. Asymmetrical
Students will have an understanding of the oldest art form: Architecture
Students will be able to explain the World Wonders

4. Architectural 3-D Letter Project
For this lesson you will create a 3-D letter all about you!
You will also learn about famous architecture around the world

5. PLICKERS Lets test your knowledge of Architecture now using plickers:
Your plicker card is assigned to your name
All plicker cards have letters to answer the question shown on the screen.
Hold the letter answer toward the ceiling
Hold the card in front of your face or body

6. Architecture: The oldest Art Form
Lets watch the video to find out more:
What are some types of architecture locally you can name?
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Why do you think these buildings are special and not others?
Talk with your face partner and share

7. Passport to our World Wonders
Please label your passport
KWL Chart
Make sure the pages are numbered.
Front cover page 1 and so on
Each center or table will have questions you will need to answer
Lets see what we already know about the World Wonders.
Please fill out the “K “ or “KNOW” section of your KWL Chart. What do you already know about any wonders in the world?

8. Passport to the World Wonders:
Video for wonders:
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9. Passport Pass Next wonder
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10. Taj Mahal What is harming the Taj Mahal? Video
How are humans causing the destruction of the Taj Mahal?
What can we do to help protect our World Wonders?
Taj Mahal
Basic info & Facts
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11. Passport Reflection Turn to the last page of your passport
Instagram it!
#Hashtag what we learned!
Answer the reflection question: Who has the responsibility to protect our World Wonders?
Think & Explain using full sentenses
Turn to the Instagram section of your passport
Select a world wonder and create a hashtag on something we learned today

12. Design Cycle to Plan 3-D Letter
Use the design cycle to plan your letter
Plan: Plan out your 3-D letter in your sketchbook
Make sure to follow your plan
Answer all the questions in the investigate tab
Include those items in your sketch

13. GREAT JOB CLASS! Visual Journal Next class we will plan our letter
Please bring in your t-shirts to Ty- Dye by WEDNESDAY… TOMORROW
Don’t forget we need cups to make our 3-D letters. Donations needed!
Visual Journals will be due next week. You will have ONE more class period to finish your “All About Me” page.