Architecture & Community Influence
Architectural Design
Lesson Plan
Performance Objective
Students will research how different communities influence architecture.
Specific Objective
• Describe the role of architecture for a community
• Identify important factors that make up a community
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Identify how architecture themes appear in communities.
Terms
• Community-A social group, of any size, whose members reside in a specific locality, share government,
and often have a common cultural and historical heritage.
• Style- the style of an architectural structure refers to the method of construction including notable
features or forms.
Time
The lesson will take25-30 minutes to complete. The independent practice can take anywhere from 45-60
minutes, depending on teacher resources, student resources, and time frame. Please refer to the
extension/enrichment section for further explanation.
Preparation
TEKS Correlations
This lesson, as published, correlates to the following TEKS. Any changes or alterations to the activities may
result in the elimination of any or all of the TEKS listed.
Architectural Design
130.46(c) Knowledge and skills
(7) The student begins exploration, development, and organization of ideas from the surroundings. The
student is expected to:
(A) begin illustrating ideas for architectural projects from direct observation, experiences, and
imagination.
Occupational Correlation (O*Net – www.onetonline.org)
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Job Title: Architects, Except Landscape and Naval
O*Net Number: 17-1011.00
Reported Job Titles: Architectural Project Manager, Principal, Design Architect
Tasks
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Consult with clients to determine functional or spatial requirements of structures.
Prepare scale drawings.
Plan layout of project.
Prepare information regarding design, structure specifications, materials, color, equipment, estimated
costs, or construction time.
Soft Skills
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Active Listening
Complex Problem Solving
Critical Thinking
Accommodations for Learning Differences
It is important that lessons accommodate the needs of every learner. These lessons may be modified to
accommodate students with learning differences by referring to the files found on the Special Populations
page of this website (cte.unt.edu).
Preparation
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Review and familiarize yourself with the terminology, safety regulations, and presentation software.
Have test and handout documents ready for the start of the lesson.
Be prepared to help student find references to be able to research different styles of architecture and
regions.
Practice with a variety of multimedia formats including but not limited to Glogster or Videos.
This lesson will take 25-30 minutes. The Extension/Enrichment section of this lesson contains some
ideas that can extend the lesson. The extent of the time frame given can vary depending on your needs
and resources.
References
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Kicklighter, C. E. (2000). Architecture: Residential drawing and design. South Holland, IL: GoodheartWillcox.
NAU Geography, Planning and Recreation. (2011). Architecture, Landscape and Design.
http://architecturestyles.org/
Instructional Aids
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Chapter 1 and Chapter 2 in Kicklighter (2000).
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Lesson Presentation
Instructor Computer/Projection Unit
Materials Needed
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Paper
Pens, pencils
Equipment Needed
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Measuring tapes (if needed)
Architectural scales (if needed)
Computers for internet research
Learner Preparation
Discuss safety rules for use of equipment.
Introduction
The main purpose of this lesson is to help students:
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Learn about influence of communities and regions on architectural style (past);
Recognize design elements and trends of contemporary buildings (present); and
Design appropriate architecture that would fit within the community (future).
Show examples of community and various buildings. Allow students to ask questions and discuss pictures if
they are unclear or curious.
Ask students if they can describe the architecture within their community.
Tell students that their community is made of many elements and is influenced by many factors.
Ask students what they feel makes up the community. What things influence the community?
Tell students one major thing that can influence the community is architecture (the way houses are made and
located, the way infrastructure is laid out, etc.). These are all factors that can help people find a common
place.
Ask students what types of architectural styles do they see in their community?
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Tell students that while an architectural style can be built anywhere, there are often patterns of where you
will see particular styles.
Ask students if they can think of a style that is typically seen in a region, state or country.
Ask if any students have traveled internationally and if they remember any architectural styles that they saw.
Outline
Outline (LSI Quadrant II)
Instructors can use the software presentation and slides in conjunction with the following outline.
MI
OUTLINE
NOTES TO INSTRUCTOR
I. Prior knowledge of architectural style and
communities.
II. Prior knowledge of community
III. Introduce specific architectural styles.
IV. Introduce regional architectural styles.
Begin discussion over
architectural styles. Discover
students’ prior knowledge.
Use images from web sites,
books, etc.
Begin discussion over
community and the
architect’s role. Discover
students’ prior knowledge.
Use images from web sites,
magazines, books, etc.
Describe each type of style
with appropriate
descriptions.
Show several types of homes
that are only in certain areas
of the country.
Students will complete the
test handout.
V. Independent Practice
Multiple Intelligences Guide
Existentialist
Interpersonal
Intrapersonal
Kinesthetic/
Bodily
Logical/
Mathematical
Musical/Rhythmic
Naturalist
Verbal/Linguistic
Application
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Visual/Spatial
Guided Practice (LSI Quadrant III)
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Model how to research architectural styles.
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Model Glogster or other multimedia development tool.
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Discuss safety when using finding architectural styles in their communities.
Independent Practice (LSI Quadrant III)
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Students will take their test and complete on their own time.
Summary
Review (LSI Quadrants I and IV)
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Check students’ understanding of assignment/test
Evaluation
Informal Assessment (LSI Quadrant III)
Any and all of the following can be used as informal assessments.
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Spot check for understanding
Formal Assessment (LSI Quadrant III, IV)
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Test handout
Enrichment
Extension/Enrichment (LSI Quadrant IV)
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Students can draw building façades of different styles.
Students can use write a compare/contrast about different architectural styles.
Students can create a digital map that shows where various architectural styles are located.
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Architectural Community Influence
Handout
Concepts
Community-
Community is the local people, culture, and environment, which are all concepts
that can be influenced by many factors, including the local architecture and layout
of the area.
Vocabulary
Community-
A social group of any size whose members reside in a specific locality, share
government, and often have a common cultural and historical heritage.
Style-
the style of an architectural structure refers to the method of construction including
notable features or forms.
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Architecture & Community Influence
Multimedia Presentation
Architectural Styles & Community
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Students will research various communities to see the types of architecture that is often seen in
homes within that geographic regions.
Project
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Student will research on architectural styles and communities to determine the style of homes that
that are typically found in at least 5 different areas of the United States and 5 International
regions.
Student will create a multimedia presentation that includes graphics and texts to describe the
types of architecture.
Student will include any influences that the community has had on the architectural style.
Projects could be created in Glogster, Pinterest, Video, Slides or other multimedia tool.
Test
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Students will be graded with the rubric and by teacher review.
Teacher Notes
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Teacher can determine the extent of the projects.
Teacher can assign or allow groups to work on project.
Teacher resources will greatly determine the scope of the project.
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Rubric
Task Statement: Architectural Community Influence
Task Assignment: Architectural Community Influence Presentation
CriteriaConcepts/Skills to be
Assessed
Novice
1
Research
(Possible 4 Points)
Images
(Possible 4 Points)
Multimedia
Presentation
(Possible 4 Points)
Community Influence
(Possible 4 Points)
Citations
(Possible 4 Points)
Criteria Categories
(Novice to Exemplary)
Developing
2
Accomplished
3
Exemplary
4
Project
demonstrates no
research.
Project
demonstrates
little research.
Project
demonstrates
adequate
research.
Project
demonstrates
little research.
Images are not
included.
Poor images are
included.
Acceptable
images are
included.
Excellent images
are included.
A multimedia
presentation was
not developed.
A multimedia
presentation was
developed with
many design
errors.
A multimedia
presentation was
developed with a
few design errors.
A multimedia
presentation was
developed
without design
errors.
Presentation did
not include any
influences on the
architecture.
Presentation
included
influences on the
architecture for
one area.
Presentation did
not include any
influences on the
architecture for
many areas.
Presentation did
not include any
influences on the
architecture for all
areas.
Did not include
citations for
information and
images.
Included citations
for information
and images with
many errors.
Included citations
for information
and images with a
few errors.
Included citations
for information
and images
without any
errors.
A = 20 – 17 Points
Total Points: 20
B = 16 – 13 Points
C = 12 – 9 Points
D = 8 – 5 Points
F = 4 – 1 Points
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8
Points
Earned