(Optional) Analyze architectural styles.

Analysis may examine the components of various architectural styles, including

• residential styles (e.g., Cape Cod, bungalow, colonial, contemporary, salt box, ranch, Victorian, split level)
• function (e.g., steep roofs in snowy climates, heavy masses in desert areas)
• materials (e.g., interior vs. exterior, shingle types, siding types)
• construction methods (e.g., balloon frame construction vs. platform frame construction, frost line considerations for foundations)
• styles across different regions and cultures.

Process/Skill Questions:

• What are some of the influences on early American architecture?
• What are examples of different styles of architecture in the community?
• What are three characteristics of each of the architectural styles studied?
• What are some global architectural styles?