Learn about Pittsburgh’s history and the buildings in it with a virtual tour of downtown, songs, games and pictures. The site also provides resources for teachers.
Subject: Our World–History & People; Our World–North America–USA–50 States–N-P–Pennsylvania; Art, Music & Museums–Buildings & Cities (Architecture)
National Park Service: The Great American Landmarks Adventure
National Park Service: The Great American Landmarks Adventure
Print out and color drawings of 43 U.S. National Historic Landmarks while learning about their history.
Subject: Fun Stuff–Arts & Crafts–Coloring; Our World–North America–USA–History & People; Our World–North America–United States; Art, Music & Museums–Buildings & Cities (Architecture)
New York Underground
“Go below the streets of New York City and marvel at what it takes to pump life into ‘the city that never sleeps.'”
Subject: Our World–North America–USA–50 States–N-P–New York; Art, Music & Museums–Buildings & Cities (Architecture)
Architect Studio 3D
How does an architect design a home? Learn about the process as you design a house yourself. These interactive tools make it fun and easy! Shockwave and a fast computer are required.
Subject: Computers And The Internet–Software & Shareware; Art, Music & Museums–Buildings & Cities (Architecture)
Math-Kitecture
Lean how to use your geometry skills to make floor plans of your classroom and other fun architecture projects!
Subject: Math And Science–Math–Geometry; Math And Science–Math–Math In The Real World; Art, Music & Museums–Buildings & Cities (Architecture)
Secrets of a Master Builder
Find out about one of America’s greatest engineers, James Buchanan Eads. He built the world’s first steel bridge over the Mississippi at St. Louis.
Subject: Art, Music & Museums–Buildings & Cities (Architecture)
Building Big
Explore large structures (Bridges, Domes, Skyscrapers, Dams, and Tunnels) and what it takes to build them.
Subject: Art, Music & Museums–Buildings & Cities (Architecture)
Castles in Hungary
Explore the famous castles of Hungary–see photographs and read about their history.
Subject: Our World–Europe–Hungary; Art, Music & Museums–Buildings & Cities (Architecture)
Castles of Britain
This site has a lot of stuff about British castles: pictures, how people lived at the time, parts of a castle, defending a castle against invaders, and lots more.
Subject: Our World–Europe–United Kingdom (includes England And Scotland); Art, Music & Museums–Buildings & Cities (Architecture)
Scientists in the City
Learn about the science of cities and how a city functions as an ecosystem.
Subject: Math And Science; Art, Music & Museums–Buildings & Cities (Architecture)
The Tower of London
Take a virtual journey to the Tower of London, one of England’s most famous landmarks. Includes a tour of the tower, ghost stories, and information about prisoners, the Crown Jewels, and the Yeoman Warders.
Subject: Our World–Our World Virtual Field Trips; Our World–Europe–United Kingdom (includes England And Scotland); Art, Music & Museums–Buildings & Cities (Architecture)
Castles of Japan
“On this site, you will find information, pictures, and links regarding Japanese castles.”
Subject: Our World–Asia–Japan; Art, Music & Museums–Buildings & Cities (Architecture)
La Tour Eiffel
At this site you can take a virtual tour of the famous Eiffel Tower in Paris, France.
Subject: Our World–Our World Virtual Field Trips; Our World–Europe–France; Art, Music & Museums–Buildings & Cities (Architecture)
The Castles of Wales
“Explore some of the world’s great historic treasures: the medieval castles of Wales.”
Subject: Our World–Europe–United Kingdom (includes England And Scotland); Art, Music & Museums–Buildings & Cities (Architecture)