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Architecture and Construction

Careers in designing, planning, managing, building and maintaining the built environment.

GENERAL RESOURCES COURSE DESCRIPTIONS AND FRAMEWORKS LESSONS AND CURRICULUM EXAMPLES

GENERAL RESOURCES
Contact Information and Background Documents This provides some background information on this career cluster. Source: Careerclusters.org

Architect A description of the occupation and field of architecture. Source: U.S. Dept. of Labor

Architect Profile View a typical day in the life of an architect and read their career profile. Source: Iowa Public Television

Carpentry and Construction Job Descriptions A comprehensive list of job descriptions such as dry wall installers, engineering construction, handlers and helpers. Source: Khake

Construction Inspector Profile View a typical day in the life of a construction inspector and read their career profile. Source: Iowa Public Television

Landscape Architect Profile View a typical day in the life of a landscape architect and read their career profile. Source: Iowa Public Television

Life Lessons: Achievement Award for Advancing Construction Education Article about Peter Anderson, Dublin High School educator. Source: Housing Zone

Math for Construction Trades Lessons A comprehensive unit which integrates math and construction. Source: Van Buren Intermediate SD

National Joint Apprenticeship Electrical Contractor information and training. Source: NJATC

Try Tools This Web site is designed to help the nation's education community answer questions students may have on careers in the construction industry. It is also very student friendly. Source: Associated Building and Contractors

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS AND FRAMEWORKS
B.C. Prescribed Outcomes - Carpentry and Joinery A list of learning outcomes for this British Columbia Technology Education Grade 11 and 12 course. Source: B.C. Ministry of Education

B.C. Prescribed Outcomes - Drafting and Design A list of learning outcomes for this British Columbia Technology Education Grade 11 and 12 course. Source: B.C. Ministry of Education

Construction and Carpentry Curriculum Guide From Saskatchewan, this is a comprehensive module by module course and activity description. Source: Saskatchewan Education

Drafting and Computer-Aided Design Curriculum Guide From Saskatchewan, this is a comprehensive module by module course and activity description. Source: Saskatchewan Education

NCCER Curriculum The Contren Learning Series is designed for the teaching of construction trades. Source: NCCER

LESSONS AND CURRICULUM EXAMPLES
Architects Chair WebQuest Sit in the chair and design a house from top to bottom. Source: Paul Bowman

Architects in Action - Scale and Ratio Lesson Some of the mathematics required for the trade are studied in this lesson. Source: Discovery

Architectural Visualization A preliminary unit of study for architecture for high school students. Source: Michigan State University

Architecture Lessons Elementary lessons to encourage understanding shape and form in relationship to architecture. Source: Kinderart

Building a House Students are sent to an Internet site that asks questions about how to build a house given certain dimensions. The students need to have an understanding of perimeter and area. They must also have knowledge in basic operations with decimals. Source: Montgomery County

Building Mathematics Lesson Plan Students will gain understanding of common units of measurement and how they relate to the building trade. Source: Beverley Croskery

Cabinet Installation Lesson Plan Complete diagrams to build a cabinet. Source: Alan Blanchard

Castle Builder Web Quest in which the student is a Medieval Castle Builder living in Wales in the year 107 and is hired by the Norman Baron William de Clare to build him a fantastic castle in Aberystwyth, Wales. Source: CA. SCORE

Construction Technology Integrated Lessons Several lessons to support construction curriculum. Source: Penn State University

Future Engineers and Builders Identifies several unique community architectural and construction projects involving middle schoolers. Source: NBM

History of Architecture Some good starting point for the study of architecture. Source: Princeton Online

Let's Go Home - Remodeling with Paint and Carpet/Math Lesson A NCTM math lesson on figuring the amount of paint and carpet needed for a job. Source: NCTM

Make a Storage Chest A step-by-step guide to designing and building a piece of furniture. Source: Amateur Woodworker

Native Access to Engineering: Construction Online interactive learning module on construction. Construction is about how to put things together in a logical and complete way. In engineering terms, construction is a field in civil engineering that has to do with the planning, designing and building of structures (homes, hospitals, bridges, airports etc.) and infrastructure. Source: Concordia University, Quebec

Structures - Cool Activities Several interesting games and activities to learn more about building design. Source: OMSI

Tile Installation Lesson Plan After designing a floor plan, students will lay the tile. Source: Alan Blanchard

Toothpick Construction Activity Fun activity to get the creativity and imagination going! Source: NCS Pearson

Wall Assembly Lesson Plan Students will gain insight into the planning and layout processes used in the construction industry, such as designing, print reading, and measuring. Source: Ken Manning

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Last Updated: Monday, October 10, 2005