Use with the Primary Source Analysis Tool and Teacher's Guide outlined on the Global Snapshots page.
Row Houses
Brussels, Belgium
Back entrances of residential homes in the European Quarter of Brussels, Belgium
Researchable question: What types of homes are available for people in Belgium?
Essential question: How does design tell about the energy sources a community values?
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Discover the European quarter
Medieval Buildings
Bruges, Belgium
Medieval buildings in the capital of West Flanders in Bruges, Belgium
Researchable question: Why would a canal be of importance in Bruges?
Essential question: How do people choose where to start communities?
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Home on the Canal
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Residential home, outdoor living space, and a boat sitting on the canal in Amsterdam
Researchable question: How would life be different living on a canal?
Essential question: How do culture and geography affect the types of homes that people have?
Learn more with related content: 10 Things You Didn't Know About Amsterdam's Canals
Europa Building
Brussels, Belgium
The Europa Building in Brussels hosts the meetings of the European Council and the Council of the EU.
Researchable questions: How does the design of the building honor history? What symbolism was used in the design of the building?
Essential question: What inspires an architect's style?
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Inside the Europa Building
Brussels, Belgium
The Europa Building in Brussels hosts the meetings of the European Council and the Council of the EU.
Researchable questions: How does the design of the building honor history? What symbolism was used in the design of the building?
Essential question: What inspires an architect's style?
Learn more with related content: Europa Building
Colorful Homes
New Delhi, India
Colorful paint adds distinctive character to flats in
New Delhi.
Researchable questions: What types of homes do people live in?
Essential question: How does the local culture affect the types of housing that is available?
Learn more with related content: 15 Traditional Housing Types From Around the World from World Atlas
Want to learn more about architecture?
Check out these websites.
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Architecture facts for kids from Kiddle
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18 Examples of Cool Architecture for Kids from Arch Daily
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Architecture Design 14 Projects from DIY (Do It Yourself)
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Projects About Architecture for Kids from archKIDtecture
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Skyscrapers - interactive from BrainPOP
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Engineering Activities for Kids choice board
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Kids Think Design - a Kids Design Collaborative Project
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50 Iconic Buildings Around the World - Architectural Digest
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Homes - Dollar Street - photographs of homes in 50 different countries
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Architecture by Zaha Hadid - Google Earth Tour
Find architecture books in your local library: 10 Best Architecture Project Books for Kids in 2020