Hands on History at Home!
It's time to get hands on, South Florida! With Hands on History, you'll have the opportunity to learn and create with kids and teens in your household! Find story recommendations, activities, and resources that will fill your home with learning and some HistoryMiami fun!
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Dreaming Up: A Celebration of Building
by Christy Hale
A picture book that connects great works of architecture to the ways children build and play. Here is a unique celebration of children's playtime explorations and the surprising ways childhood experiences find expression in the dreams and works of innovative architects.
The World is Not a Rectangle: A Portrait of Architect Zaha Hadid
by Jeannette Winter
Zaha Hadid grew up in Baghdad, Iraq, and dreamed of designing her own cities. After studying architecture in London, she opened her own studio and started designing buildings. But as a Muslim woman, Hadid faced many obstacles. Determined to succeed, she worked hard for many years, and achieved her goals—and now you can see the buildings Hadid has designed all over the world.
Additional Books:
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Recommended for grades PK – 5
- Look at That Building!: A First Book of Structures by Scot Ritchie
- The Future Architect's Handbook by Barbara Beck
Recommended for grades 6 – 12
- Architecture for Teens: A Beginner’s Book for Aspiring Architects by Danielle Willkens
- Architectural Drafting Simplified by Michael O’Rourke
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Activity 1: Paper House
Supplies
- Paper
- Scissors
- Tape or glue
- Markers or crayons
Instructions:
- Take a piece of paper and fold it in half.
- Fold each half of paper one more time (see figure 1)
- Flip the paper over and repeat the steps (see figure 2)
- Hold the paper on the longest side. Use the scissors and cut along the creases to where the creases meet.
- Use the tape to build and secure your house in place (see figure 4) and decorate your house by adding a door and windows.
Activity 2: Coloring Page
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