4 Famous Architects: Flex Class: STEM, History, Art & Writing
In this 4-week flexible class, students will learn about 4 famous architects & the famous buildings they designed. They will create a project every week. We will tie in STEM, history, art & writing to every lesson!
Dennise Heckman M.Ed.
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(18)
What's included
Class Experience
Class Experience *In this Architecture class students will learn about 4 Famous Architects & the buildings they designed. *STEM components, Art & Writing will be incorporated in every lesson. *Each week will involve 2-3 lessons & 1 new project will be explained & assigned. *At the end of the 4 weeks, a cumulative presentation, uploaded in the classroom, will showcase what the students have learned! *This is NOT self-paced (see schedule below), it is a Flex class BUT still develops community & requirers peer communication. *Each lesson is delivered via pre-recorded videos and PDF's uploaded in the classroom on specified days. *Students are expected to upload/share work to enable me to check for proper understanding of topics & concepts. *Students are expected to comment on the 12 lesson discussion questions in the classroom. *Students are expected to write feedback (A How-To Guide Provided) to one paired classmate on the 4 projects (once per week). *The instructor will be available to help and will provide individual feedback throughout the course. Why am I offering this course as a Flex Class? 1. A flexible schedule class is ideal for families who have busy schedules or are unable to commit to a certain day or time. 2. We can accommodate learners from all time zones! 3. Students get to create their own schedule and work at their own pace. Lessons can be paused or worked on at any time. 4. Best of all... If any concerns or questions arise, I can be contacted easily on the Outschool platform and will respond within 24 hours. Course Schedule Week 1 Lesson 1 (1st Monday)- Who is Frank Lloyd Wright? Lesson 2 (1st Tuesday)- Famous Building- Falling Water, Pennsylvania Lesson 3 (1st Wednesday)- Project- Create a Frank Lloyd Wright style house using your 3Dux/ Design Architecture Set (See supplies below.) *Bonus Lesson- How To Write Feedback/ Constructively Review Work Write feedback on your partners 1st project by 1st Friday! Week 2 Lesson 4 (2nd Monday)- Who is Szotynscy & Zaleski? Lesson 5 (2nd Tuesday)- Famous Building- Crooked House, Sopot, Poland Lesson 6 (2nd Wednesday)- Project- Create a 2-D Artwork In Your Choice of Medium To Represent The Crooked House. Write feedback on your partners 2nd project by 2nd Friday! Week 3 Lesson 7 (3rd Monday)- Who is Augustus Pugin? Lesson 8 (3rd Tuesday)- Famous Building- Big Ben Clock Tower, London, England Lesson 9 (3rd Wednesday)- Project- Create an Augustus Pugin Style Tower Using Your 3Dux/ Design Architecture Set (See supplies below.) Write feedback on your partners 3rd project by 3rd Friday! Week 4 Lesson 10- Who is Frederick P. Dinkelberg? Lesson 11- Famous Building- Flat Iron, New York, New York Lesson 12- Final Project-Upload Completed Slide Presentation Displaying 3 Projects; 3-Dux Frank Lloyd Wright House, 2-D Crooked House Artwork & 3-Dux Big Ben Tower. Write feedback on your partners Final project by 4th Friday!
Learning Goals
Students will learn about 4 Famous Architects, the history of architecture, elements of STEM & Art. Plus, gain confidence in their ability to create, write & research.
The Humanities Are Super Important! Through Them Students:
*Learn Research & Reflection Skills
*Develop Empathy & Understanding For Historical Cultures
*Gain Personal Connections To Humanity In Different Time Periods
*Practice Fine Motor Skills While Being Creative
*Become Responsible Community Members
*Learn To Express Themselves Through Art & Writing
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Creative works will be viewed, discussed and used for inspiration during this course. I will not be showing, discussing or referencing any controversial works. All selected works are age appropriate. Sometimes when kids learn about an artist, artwork or culture & become interested they want to do their own further research & may come across some of more graphic works if they have unchaperoned access to the internet.
Supply List
*Students NEED the: 3Dux/ Design Architecture Set: Iconic Home It can be found here: https://www.3duxdesign.com/products/modhaus-combo-kit One kit will be sufficient for both 3-D projects assigned in this course. These kits can be used over and over to create a variety of projects. Kits can be combined with other 3Dux/design modeling sets to create larger and more complex structures. (The connectors are engineered to fit most single-ply cardboard so if you need more pieces or different shapes, just re-purpose a box!) Students may also need: -12 inch ruler -drawing paper -pencil with an eraser -colored pencils -construction paper (various colors) -watercolor paper -crayons -markers -paints (watercolor or acrylic) -paintbrushes -glue stick -scissors
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Dennise Heckman M.Ed.
Joined May, 2020
4.9
18reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
*I have taught the Humanities in Pennsylvania public schools since 1996 with tremendous interest & excitement from students.
*I'm extremely passionate about the humanities and feel they are very important in a person's life.
*Each lesson I teach has been carefully planned and tested in my brick and mortar (17 Years) or virtual classroom.
*I teach in an upbeat and encouraging way and I truly want each student to be comfortable expressing themselves in their work. Reviews
Live Group Class
$9
weekly or $34 for 4 weeks4 weeks
Completed by 2 learners
No live video meetings
Ages: 7-12
