Video: American Architecture
Today's lesson is all about architecture. What shapes can you see in this picture? Math is important in designing buildings. Shapes and angles are used in creative ways to make unique buildings.
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In the video below you will get a chance to see different images of architecture. Look for interesting building features. Also, as you watch, try to guess which famous American buildings are shown.
There is a lot of famous architecture in America. Let's play a game to learn more about these famous buildings.
This famous building is in Washington, D.C. and is home to the oval office. Can you guess what this building is?
It is the White House!
This beautiful architecture is in Los Angeles. Your hint is Mickey Mouse and an orchestra.
This is the Walt Disney Concert Hall designed by Frank Gehry. It is home to the Philharmonic orchestra.
Which beautiful home is this? It is Pennsylvania and has something to do with H2O.
This is called Fallingwater in Mill Run, Pennsylvania. Frank Lloyd Wright designed this home. It was a personal residence, but the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy now owns it, and you can take a tour of it.
This is a tall, famous building in New York City. Can you guess which one it is?
This is the Chrysler Building. It is known for its Art Deco architecture. It was the tallest building until the Empire State Building was built. It is one of the most recognizable skyscrapers in New York City.
Do you know what this is? It is the ground view of a famous building in Saint Louis, Missouri. This is the Gateway Arch. This great arch is near the Mississippi River. It is known as "the Gateway to the West" as this was Saint Louis' role in the westward expansion of the United States.
Here is another example of amazing American architecture. It is near the Rocky Mountains in Colorado. Do you know which building this is?
This is the U.S. Air Force Academy Cadet Chapel. This structure includes a row of 17 spires and is built with steel and 100 tetrahedrons that are each 75 feet long. There are different areas for different faiths to worship inside.
Where can you stand on a glass balcony and overlook the city of Chicago?
This is the entrance to the Willis Tower, formerly known as the Sears Tower. The Willis Tower is a 1,450-foot skyscraper in Chicago. It is another 300 feet to the tip at the top. You can stand on the Skydeck Ledge and see the whole city!
Which building is this dome on?
Here is the inside of the dome. Any ideas?
This is the Texas State Capitol building in Austin, Texas. The capitol was designed in 1881 by Elijah E. Myers. In 1970, this building was added to the Register of Historic Places.
That was a fun game! You can watch this video again to see if you can guess the names of the buildings before the answer is given.
Think of one of your favorite buildings in your city. What shapes are included in it? Find your state in this lesson to learn about some of its architectural designs. If your state is not featured, with the help of an adult, research three to five famous buildings in your state.
Question
The Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri is known as what?
The Gateway to the West.