Also, go to the CUBE Web site www.cubekc.org and look at some of the
resources they have available.


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From: "BECKER, DAVID" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Monday, June 02, 2003 5:11 PM
Subject: Re: [MUSEUM-L] Teaching architecture to grades 2-5


> You may want to contact Peter Exley at www.architectureisfun.com
> Besides creating some extraordinary spaces for children, Peter teaches
> architecture at the Art Institute of Chicago and does some great hands-on
> programming with school children to get them excited about the idea that
> "architecture is fun".
> Tell Peter I say, "HI"
>
> Dave Becker
> Manager of Play Programming
> Hamill Family Play Zoo at Brookfield Zoo
> 708-485-0263 ext 291
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: ccarr [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: Monday, June 02, 2003 2:07 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Teaching architecture to grades 2-5
>
>
> Hello all--
>
> I will be teaching a summer "College for Kids" on architecture later
> this month, and would be immensely grateful for any suggestions you
> could send my way on activities for the students.  There will be two
> classes of 14 children each, composed of second through fifth graders.
>  Each class meets for an hour and a half for five days, and I would like
> to design a curriculum in which each day we learn about and work on one
> component for the final project.  I'd also be interested in including a
> short architectural history each day (maybe 15 minutes) followed by an
> explanation of the day's project, and then time to work on it.  I have
> found a couple of websites, but the activities they list--reasonably
> enough--seem specific to the site or museum itself, even at the National
> Building Museum.
>
> One idea I am considering is having them design their ideal college
> campus--dorms, dining halls, classrooms, gym, library, etc.--one
> component each day, and then having them choose their favorite example
> of each to put together for the last day's "show and tell."  But I teach
> at the college level, so am not as well-versed in the capabilities or
> enthusiasms of elementary-aged children.  I would be very appreciative
> if anyone might be able to suggest the best route to pursue--for
> instance, would it be better to have them produce blueprints than a 3D
> model--or materials to purchase (there's a very tiny budget, about
> $100).  And do kids this age do better in small groups of 3-4 students
> each when assigned to a project, or do they prefer to work individually?
>
> I may have been unclear about what I'm after since I'm still in the
> planning stages of thinking about it, but would really love to hear
> suggestions, ideas, or pitfalls to avoid from those of you with
> experience with these sorts of programs or activities.
>
> Thank you in advance for any guidance you can provide,
> Christian
>
> --
> Christian Carr
> Acting Director
> Sweet Briar Museum
> Visiting Assistant Professor
> Department of Arts Management
> Sweet Briar College
> 434.381.6246 (phone)
> 434.381.6132 (fax)
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