Introduction
A place-based educational toolkit using Burlington buildings and neighborhoods to develop understandings of historic architecture and how Burlington’s cityscape has changed over time.
Created by Karyn Norwood
UVM Historic Preservation Program
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Educators: This toolkit is comprised of three different sections, pertaining firstly to historic building structures and materials, Burlington’s development into a city, and historic architectural styles common in Burlington. You are welcome to pick and choose lessons; however, the toolkit is structured to scaffold student learning by covering the basic building vocabulary all the way up to different styles of architecture. To cover the entirety of the contents, which includes a research project on a Burlington building’s history, a Burlington architect, or an architectural style, plan to spend 3 to 4 weeks.
Directions: Photocopy (or download, using the included CD) a field notebook for each student. The booklet includes information on Burlington building styles; it also includes space for field notes and observations. This booklet will be handy for students to take along with them on neighborhood walks.
Feel free to pick and choose lessons and activities along the way!
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Students should know that historic buildings are important representatives of the past and help tell the story of our local history.
Students will know basic historic building materials and building components.
Students will be able to identify important features of an old house.
Students should be able to identify several historic architectural styles popular in Burlington.
Students should understand how Burlington developed over time.
Students will have explored three different jobs that are associated with architecture.
Students will have sharpened observation and analysis skills, in addition to descriptive writing and researching skills.