Reading a Building

Instructions:

Complete the following questions as they apply to your building.

1. How many windows does the building have? How many window panes does each window have?
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2. How many stories does the building have?
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3. Describe the shape of the roof. Is it made of shingles, tin, aluminum, or another material?
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4. How many doors does the building have? _________________________________________________________________

5. Does it have a porch? Where is it located? Describe it.
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6. Does it have a chimney? Where is it located? What is it's construction material?
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7. What color is it? What materials were used?
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8. Describe the building.
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9. When was it built?
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10. Where it is located? Draw a picture of the building and a map of the surrounding area on the back of this page.
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After you have collected this information, create a history of the building you documented including interviews of the current occupants and present your findings to the class. Have the class as a whole compare their findings making note of any significant differences or similarities.


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