2nd Grade Architectural Design

Second grade students have been learning about the process and artistic aspects that go into the building of a house.  Students learned that all buildings start as a drawing that is then turned into a blueprint that is then used as a guide during the construction process. After looking at lots of architectural examples and elements each student started by drawing out their design in an elevation format.  An elevation drawing is the view of the exterior of the house from the street level. Next each student had to consider what the interior of their home would look like and what rooms they would want to have in their dream home.   To help visualize this each student had to complete a floor plan design using appropriate proportions to make a realistic plan on what their home’s interior will look like. 

Medium: Pencil, paper, ruler, sharpie