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Aikman, Lonnelle – 1991
The United States Capitol building fashions an historical awe that includes images of the founding fathers, legislative branch, executive branch, and the American people. Even though it was built for elected officials to take care of governmental business, it serves to represent the democratic republic from which the United States was created.…
Descriptors: Architecture, Building Design, Buildings, Built Environment
Deaver, Susan B. – 1985
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…
Descriptors: Architectural Character, Architecture, Building Design, Class Activities
Hewett, Marie; MacAdam, Barbara – 1981
Designed to introduce secondary school students to a variety of historical resources on local, family, and 19th century cultural history, the primary materials presented in this guide provide insight into the lives of one family, the D. H. Osbornes, who lived in Victor, New York, from the 1850's through the first half of this century. Based on a…
Descriptors: American Studies, Architecture, Building Design, Exhibits