Wednesday, April 24, 2013

A Lesson in Greek Architecture

Sample Second Grade Work
Ionic columns are topped with scrolls.
Doric columns are flat. 
Corinthian columns are much more ornate.
Now you know all about that!

The first and second graders are learning about these three types of columns that were invented by the ancient Greeks.  They looked at examples in buildings including the Parthenon, they learned the parts of the columns, and they sculpted a pillar of their choice out of clay.  The following photos show some of the messy fun.



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