Submitted by Michaeil Delahunt

In order to introduce linear perspective to 6th graders, I first give them a unit on architectural history and design. They each make a set of four drawings of either a small vacation home or a fast-food restaurant:

• bubble diagram
• floorplan
• front elevation
• cross-section drawing

Once they have that experience I've found they're more motivated-- feeling a NEED to learn and understand linear perspective.

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