~Lesson 7~
Skyscrapers: Creating a City Dynamic
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LESSON RATIONALE:
This lesson connects to
the idea of community on a larger more urban scale. In the State College Area
there are not too many tall buildings, so this lesson introduces students
to other forms of architecture and way to design structures. Skyscrapers are
very important to the history of architecture and design especially in large
cities like New York, but also even in smaller cities like Harrisburg, Philadelphia,
and Pittsburgh. Skyscrapers create interesting and functional spaces that
differ so greatly from other buildings. Unintentional products of skyscrapers
are skylines. Especially in the aftermath of September 11, the power and importance
that can be connected to them can be very strong. In some cases, I hope to
introduce these tall buildings to students that have never experienced the
grandeur of a tall building. For those students who have, they will be able
to share their previous experiences with the class. It is important for students
to be aware of the many different aspects that can go into communities and
cities from all over the United States.
LEARNER OUTCOMES:
-Students will learn a
general vocabulary of skyscrapers, skylines, and parts that go into composing
them.
-Students will be able to use scale and arrangement.
-Students will become more aware of other communities/cities
-Students will interact with college to create their own skyline
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