Suggests art and visual awareness activities appropriate to different subject areas. (SJL)

Students can develop appropriate understandings, skills, and attitudes pertaining to architecture from diverse countries and areas in the world. Article suggested relevant objectives in developing a course on architecture and recommended principles of learning for greater student awareness. (Author/RK)

A museum program in Montreal encourages elementary and secondary school students to examine their surroundings and neighborhoods. Units focus on stained glass windows, houses, history of Montreal, the neighborhood, and architectural heritage. (KC)

The American Institute of Architects (AIA), recognizing the interrelationship between the human environment and the natural environment, has prepared materials (Learning by Design) to help people make wise decisions about the environment. The role of the AIA in environmental education and the Learning by Design materials are described. (JN)

Presented are three curriculum sequences about windows that were designed as part of an architectural education course for junior high school students in Ohio. The three units, or "encounters," deal with stained glass, styles of windows, and functions of the window. Each includes student objectives and selected activities. (SJL)

The author's art instruction for young Egyptian children focuses on design, creative expression, and appreciation of Egypt's unique artistic tradition. This article is one of several in this issue on art education in other countries. (SJL)

Prepared, tested, and improved by teachers--in partnership with architects, historians, city planners, and artists--this guide identifies the ways that built environment education can be introduced into every area of the curriculum. A field trip planning sheet is included to ensure proper planning. Several activities relating to the Liberty…

Finnish educators are concerned with the affective and aesthetic aspects of environmental education, with sensitivity to the urban, as well as the natural, environment. This article, one of several in this issue on art education in other countries, describes how human environment concepts are used in Finnish art teaching. (SJL)

The American Institute of Architects, locally and nationally, is active in supporting environmental education efforts in the schools. Because of its "endangered" status, Union Station in Kansas City, Missouri, was chosen by the Kansas City chapter as the second focus landmark in the their series. This interdisciplinary field guide serves…

Presents background material and elementary and secondary activity ideas about minimalist artist and architect Frank Gehry. Focuses on the shapes and materials used in his "Winton Residence Guest House." Elementary activities encourage students to examine line, shape, texture, and scale and dimension. Secondary activities look at…

Describes a college level art history course based on the opposing concepts of Classicism and Romanticism. Contends that all creative work, such as film or architecture, can be categorized according to this bipolar model. Includes suggestions for objects to study and recommends this approach for art education at all education levels. (CFR)

Designed for 11th grade U.S. history students, the teaching unit combines the history of the U.S. Capitol building and its Greek and Roman revival architecture to tell the story of the nation's government buildings. While the unit uses the U.S. Capitol, any other public building could be used, such as a state capitol, court house, or public…

This upper-elementary level social studies curriculum guide is designed to: (1) teach students to understand and appreciate the built (man made) environment; (2) instruct students about Georgia's history and heritage; and (3) introduce the basic concepts of historic preservation. The unit highlights 10 architectural styles of the homes of famous…

A neighborhood vacant lot can be a vehicle for teaching children about architecture and community planning. A Portland, Oregon, teacher explains how studying the lot can involve exploring neighborhood history, gathering data on local needs, and designing an appropriate building. (PP)

Designed to make a visit to Washington, D.C. a successful learning experience for students by helping them understand the evolution of the city into what it is today, this teacher's guide presents themes and activities to accommodate many teaching and learning styles. Three sections of activities explore how the built environment symbolizes…