About Us About AAO Blog News Updates Contact Login
Your Hub for Architecture and Design Information

vocabulary

Childrens Architecture Tours of Washington DC Neighborhoods

Program Description: 

Exploring Architecture with Kids introduces children ages 6-12 to basic architectural vocabulary and the built envirnoment with a series of neighborhood walking tours and hands- on workshops.

http://www.wafonline.org/ais.html

Contact Name: 
Mary Katherine Lanzillotta, AIA
Contact Title: 
Architecture in the Schools Program Director
Contact Email: 
Program Type: 
Family Programs
Field Trips
K-8 Program
Tours
Grade Level/Target Audience: 
K-3
4-6
Related Subject Area: 
Visual Arts
Curriculum: 
Yes
If yes, is this curriculum available: 
Free of charge
Cost of Program Participation: 
Free
Funding: 
Corporate/Foundation Grants
General Operating Budget
Individual Donations
Administration: 
Full-time Staff
Volunteers
Location: 
Eastern
Featured Date: 
Fri, 2009-11-06
Program State: 
DC
Program City: 
Washington

Architecture 101: Bringing Architectecture to the Classrom

Program Description: 

Architecture 101 is a nine-hour training class that introduces teachers to basic architectural vocabulary and elements. Included are activities and lesson plans that enhance the curriculum. Resources kits and Professional Learning Units provided.

Contact Name: 
Mary Katherine Lanzillotta, AIA
Contact Title: 
Architecture in the Schools Program Director
Contact Email: 
Program Type: 
Teacher Training
Grade Level/Target Audience: 
Teachers
Related Subject Area: 
Math
Science
Visual Arts
Curriculum: 
No
Cost of Program Participation: 
Free
Funding: 
Corporate/Foundation Grants
General Operating Budget
Administration: 
Full-time Staff
Volunteers
Location: 
Eastern
Featured Date: 
Fri, 2009-11-06
Program State: 
DC
Program City: 
Washington