Why build tall buildings?


 
Explore the use of buildings. Consider why some buildings are made taller for no obvious reason.
Pictures of modern and ancient tall buildings
Group discussion / individual work

 

Remind the pupils about ziggurats.

Discuss why some buildings are made tall. Ask the pupils to make a list of modern tall buildings. Ask them to think of other ancient tall buildings and what were they used for. Pharos/lighthouses
Pyramids
Minarets
Houses in Yemen
Church towers/steeples
Sky-scrapers
High-rise flats


 

 

 


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