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Have you ever dreamed of designing the front of a building, otherwise known as a building facade? In this activity, you will do just that. You will also learn a few architectural vocabulary words.

Age: 7 and up

Materials: colored construction paper, scissors, glue, markers, Columns Worksheet, and Arches and Lintels Worksheet

1. Download the two worksheets necessary for this activity: a Columns Worksheet pre-printed with columns for you to cut out, and an Arches and Lintels Worksheet pre-printed with arches, lintels, and a scale figure.
2. Not quite sure what columns, arches, or lintels are? Mouse over the words to find out!
3. Curious to learn more? Download a set of Architectural Flashcards. Take them with you the next time you are out and about, and see how many of the architectural elements illustrated on the flashcards you can find!
Future Architects: Iman, Denys, Hebron

Future Architects: Iman, Denys, Hebron

A few examples of the finished product

A few examples of the finished product

Laura's Design

Laura's Design

Lindsey's Design

Lindsey's Design