Cultural heritage, architecture, countries of the world. Memo Game – Iconic Buildings

30-45 mins All

Objective / Aims Materials/Apps

• There is no better way to discover the history of a new destination than by exploring its iconic buildings, especially if you want to learn more about its past. A local culture can also be discovered in other ways, such as its food, languages, and other ways of expressing it, but it is often the building that can provide the most insight into the culture of a place or a country. This group dynamic activity invites people to learn about various iconic and important buildings from around the world. • The deck of card Iconic

Buildings of the World, table.; (Read FOR INSPIRATION section for details and alternatives) • Apps, Software, platforms used: ZOOM, SKYPE, etc.

Padlet

Space

Classroom or online meeting, if implemented virtually.

FOR INSPIRATION

Travel the world of incredible architecture with this memo game. The game includes 25 buildings with impressive architectural complexity and important historical significance. On 25 cards there are images of the buildings. On another 25 cards there are the names of the cities. The challenge is to match the buildings with their cities. Visit the world of great architecture without even packing a bag. Bon Voyage!

For the online implementation you will need to share the screen with Photos of the cards via Zoom or similar platform.

The deck could be purchased from: https://www.printworksmarket.com/games/memo-gameiconic-buildings/?force_market_id=2%26NOMARKETPOPUP=1

If the trainer or the person in charge of the implementation can not buy or afford the cards, they can use similar photos without a copyright. Hence, people are welcome to choose various photos of the iconic builds from around the world.

ANALOGICAL PART. STEP BY STEP. 1st part

Distribute all 50 cards on the table and invite the participants to match the cards with the buildings.

DIGITAL PART. STEP BY STEP. 1ST PART

The host or a trainer needs to use Padlet which is a free online tool that is best described as an online notice board. Padlet will allow you to post the images of the cards on a common page. The digital cards can be posted by the host and it will allow the participants to collaborate online.

Showcase various cards with the names of the cities and the buildings. Participants need to match the city with the card by naming them.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_dRr8FOY5p0

Evaluation of the activity / Result

There are a number of reasons that these buildings are famous-some for the architectural elegance they possess, others for the significance they hold in historical context, and some for a firm mix of both. Hence, during the reflection (debriefing) people can share their knowledge about various buildings, architectural styles and countries. For onsite debriefing flip chart paper and markers could be used to give a visual dimension during the debriefing. During the online reflection people can use a PowerPoint of photos with the cards. If they can not buy or afford the cards, they can use photos without copyright.

ANALOGICAL PART. STEP BY STEP. 2nd PART.

Once participants allocate the cards of the buildings to the cities the host or the trainer can check with the cards match.

DIGITAL PART. STEP BY STEP. 2ND PART

Once participants tell (or drag and drop the cards to be matched) which cards with the name of the cities correspond to the buildings in question the host or the trainer can comment if the cards match.

Evaluation of the activity / Result

The participants are invited to discuss various architectural styles and iconic buildings of the world as cultural heritage.