FOUNDATIONS OF ARCHITECTURE GRADE 9-12

ANDREW WOOLSEYEDU 505

WEB QUEST

Famous Architects

Introduction

Architecture has been around since the beginning of man.

Architecture provides humans with an essential resource in their lives, shelter.

Architecture has changed throughout human history to many different styles.

As history has progressed Architects inspiration for designing has changed.

Task

Students will find information and resources on famous architects.

Students will discover what structures the architects built.

Students will uncover the architects inspiration and rationale for their structures.

Process

Explore http://architect.architecture.sk/On this website there are many famous

international architects.Choose your favorite architect from this

website.Examines the architects work and biography.Once you have chosen an architect begin

finding sources for information on the architect.

Resources

http://architect.architecture.sk/http://thefamousarchitects.com/http://architecture.about.com/od/

greatarchitects/Famous_Architects.htmhttp://architecture.about.com/od/

architectsaz/Great_Architects_AZ.htm

Evaluation

50% - Bases on what information the student has collected

10% - Attendance for class30% - In-Class presentation on Architect10% - Participation in class

Conclusion

• Now that you have completed your Web Quest on famous architects, you now will know a little more about the architecture and its history.