Title: Scavenger Hunt

Grade: 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Subject: Architecture, Art, Social Studies, Technology

Link to the National Content Standards for this lesson

Estimated Time of Completion: Four 45-minute sessions + outside time

I.	Summary
II.	Objectives, Standards, Prerequisites
III.	Procedures
IV.	Classroom Assessment
V.	Extensions and Adaptations
VI.	References

I. Summary.
In this lesson, students can learn basic styles and become a building watcher anywhere. The purpose is to gain an appreciation of architectural styles.

II. Objectives, Standards, and Prerequisites

1. Identify 5 styles.

2. Identify 15 architectural features. For example, notice how the door above has the outline of a skyscraper in it.

3. Be aware of historical and cultural resources in their community.

III. Procedures

Tools and Materials

• Computers with Internet access
• Printer
• Camera to take photographs of buildings
• Good weather
• Notebook for use as a journal

*This project can be done in small groups of 2 or 3 students.

1.Each student will conduct an architectural scavenger hunt of their neighborhood and UM (either physically or on-line at the UMarch website).

2.A list of 40 architectural details and styles will be provided to each student.

3.Students then will take pictures of the details (or print them out), identify them and place in a notebook.

4. Students will hypothesize on the origin of and the reason for the styles used in buildings found in their area.

5. Students will present findings to the class.

IV. Classroom Assessment

Student evaluation should be based upon both process and product. Evaluation should take into account the process of exploring. Areas of consideration should include the following:

• Quality of student involvement in research and discussion
• Quality of involvement in group collaborations including assessments of communication, cooperation, and contributions
• Quality of involvement in the exploration process including examination of the architectural styles and social significance

IV. Extensions and Adaptations

• Field trip: guided tour of historic local buildings

VI. References

Idea from: Diversity of Architecture An AskERIC Lesson Plan Submitted by: Susan J. McDanel Centerville High School, Centerville, IA April 16, 1999.