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Architecture Homeschool Curriculum

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Wouldn’t it be fun to travel to the Eiffel Tower or the Great Wall of China? I’m excited to introduce my hands-on architecture homeschool curriculum, which will ignite wonder and curiosity and allow your children to explore four architectural wonders: the Eiffel Tower, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the Pyramids of Giza, and the Great Wall of China.

Be inspired as you discover these impressive landmarks, learning about geography, architecture, engineering, and visual arts along the way.

Did you know that it took 200 years to build a pyramid? Does it surprise you that The Eiffel Tower is illuminated each night by 20,000 lightbulbs?

That is only the beginning! Get ready to be astonished as we learn all about architecture with playful, inquiry-based, hands-on fun!

Architecture Around the World Unit Study

What is a Family Unit Study?

But first… what exactly is a Family Unit Study?

Like our ever-growing library of unit studies, this one takes one big topic—Architecture Around the World—and breaks it down into ten manageable, bite-sized learning topics. This format gives you the freedom to dive into learning at a pace that works for your family.

Each of the ten topics included with a unit study contains everything you need for that topic, including:

  • a curated YouTube video,
  • a suggested book to complement the topic,
  • a “what’s happening” section,
  • an interesting fact,
  • a discussion question,
  • literacy and math extension questions,
  • and an ultimate-can’t-be-beat hands-on activity!

Dive in and watch the sparks of wonder ignite. Watch child-led learning take off, and we will see what happens when children are engaged in what they are learning!

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Architecture Homeschool Curriculum

Let’s take a look at the topics covered in Architecture Around the World Family Unit Study!

Topic 1: Great Buildings Around the World

Learn about some of the world’s famous landmarks, then extend your learning with a Landmarks Geography Scavenger Hunt.

Architecture Around the World Unit Study Coursebook and Printables

Topic 2: The Eiffel Tower

Learn about one of the most famous towers in the world: The Eiffel Tower in France. Next, use your engineering skills as you build a tower in the Stacking and Stability STEM building activity. 

Topic 3: Eiffel Tower Art

The Eiffel Tower is truly a magnificent sight to see! Explore visual arts and the element of line as you draw the Eiffel Tower.

Architecture Around the World Cursive Writing Practice: The Eiffel Tower, The Leaning Tower of Pisa, The Pyramids of Giza, and The Great Wall of China

Topic 4: The Leaning Tower of Pisa

Discover the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa in Italy. Using play dough, decorate The Leaning Tower of Pisa with your creativity.

Topic 5: Why Does it Lean?

Have you ever wondered why The Leaning Tower of Pisa leans or how it stays up? Discover the engineering facts behind lean. Then, use spaghetti and marshmallows in an experiment to learn about structure and stability.

Architecture Around the World Couresbook and Printables

Topic 6: Pyramids of Egypt

Explore this ancient wonder of the world, then use Lego blocks to recreate the pyramids in Egypt.

Topic 7: Egyptian Pyramid Watercolour Art

Learn how to draw a 3D pyramid, then explore the watercolor technique as you create a gorgeous painting of the Pyramids of Giza.

Topic 8: Building the Great Wall

Learn why the Great Wall of China is so impressive! Next, design and build your own Great Wall out of sugar cubes. When I did this with my kids, it was a huge hit! Check out this blog post to see the step-by-step.

Building The Great Wall of China with small wooden blocks, architecture activity for kids

Topic 9: The Great Wall of China

The Great Wall of China is one of the world’s most recognizable landmarks. You will learn about the history of this fantastic wall and then create a unique pointillism picture of the Great Wall of China.

Architecture Around the World: The Great Wall of China Coloring Page and Vocabulary Card

Topic 10: What is an Architect?

Learn all about the role of an architect in planning, designing, and executing the building of a structure. Use an architect’s design process to design and build your own structure.

And there you have it the 10 exciting learning topics that make up our great big Architecture Around the World Family Unit Study! This is such a fun, hands-on way to do an architecture homeschool curriculum. Head on over to my shop to get your copy today and let the learning begin. 

Architecture Around the World Family Unit Study

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Architecture Family Unit Study Cover Page Architecture Around the World Unit Study Ten Topics and List of Printables Architecture Around the World: The Great Wall of China Coloring Page and Vocabulary Card

Thank you so much for reading, my friend!

xo
Sarah

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