Introduction Summary Students will explore shapes and forms in architecture. This lesson will also introduce students to the concepts of form and function in architecture.
Older students can construct forms from tagboard.
Students will construct building models from found and made forms. If you have a computer with Internet access in your classroom, you can introduce your students to architecture and forms online. You can also find helpful Technique Demos, ArtEdventures and Lessons which will reinforce the concepts and techniques taught in this lesson. Background Students should be able to identify the basic shapes. They should have sound cutting, gluing and taping skills.