STRUCTURES: ARCHITECTURE
YEAR AT A GLANCE
FUTURA
Category
Introduction
 Glyph
Columns
 I Spy Bottles
Wonders of the World
 Ancient
 Modern
Social Studies
Introduction to
structures and
columns
Science
Scientific Process
Team building
Math
Measurement
Data collection
Language Arts
Technical writing
Vocabulary
Assessment
*Product design
Team discussion
Video and discussion
of the Ancient
Wonders
Structures around the
world
Video of history of
civilizations and
Trajan Columns
Basic columns
Life & culture
History of bridges to
include Incas
Hypothesize to the
existence and demise of
each Ancient Wonder
through group
discussion
Experimenting with
paper cups to show the
strength and
weaknesses of columns
Building and drawing
to scale
Computer technology
Use of webs
Note taking
Persuasive writing
Research
Vocabulary
Role Play
Research culture,
buildings, government,
language
Jeopardy
*Oral
presentation
* Peer Evaluation
Vocabulary
recognition, oral
communication, team
discussion
Skyscrapers
Video of the History
of Tall Towers
Lab Centers:
Earthquake effect
Foundation
Balance
Geometry, spatial sense,
classifying, area,
perimeter, problem
solving
Biotecture/Futuristic
Comparing
Architects, Godi and
F. Wright
Experiments with
permeability, water
retention and water
erosion.
Use of recycled
materials.
Blueprint design
Measurement
*Lab sheets
*Straw
competition
*Self/team
assessment
*Lab sheets
*Blue prints
* Spaghetti tower
competion
* Self/team
Lab sheets,
Mural display
Technical writing
Oral Presentation
Roman and Greek
Bridges
Natural Structures
Field trip to Luray
Caverns
Simple machines, force
Estimation,
measurement,
geometry, problem
solving,
Hieroglyphics
Weight and
measurement, polygons,
geometry, problem
solving
Vocabulary
recognition, research,
making blueprints,
designing classified
ads.
Research
Mask or hand
sculptures
*Research
transfer onto
student created
Trajan Columns