A Monumental Math Quest
How does math relate to buildings and structures in the United States?
 

Architecture is based primarily on mathematical concepts and principles.

How does math relate to buildings and structures in the United States?

You have just completed a webquest that connects math to American architecture.
Think about the following questions:

What other math concepts can you connect to American architecture?

What other famous monuments have you seen around the world?

What math concepts are visible in those monuments?


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Brian Lachance © 2006
This LibraryQuest is part of a collection of K-12 primary source-based lessons created by
the Teaching with Primary Sources Northern Virginia Partnership.