Youth Activity Archive

Activity Description: Draw cards to learn about different architectural structures and act out each shape.

Items Needed:

• Architectural Structural Elements Card
• Scissors
• (Optional) A small bowl or bag to hold the mixed cards

Before the Meeting Starts:

1. Prep the cards. (5 min)
   • Print and cut out the nine Architectural Structural Elements cards before the meeting.

Instructions (Estimated Total Time: 10–15 min):

1. Explain the activity. (2–5 min)
   • Gather the youth in an open area and place the shuffled cards face down in a pile.
   • One youth will draw a card and read the name and description of the structure out loud. Everyone will follow the “Act it Out” instructions on the card to form the shape.
2. Act it Out. (8–10 min)
   • They can grab a partner up to build the arch and vault shapes.
   • If a real wall is not available to act out the flying buttress, a partner can act as a wall.
   • Allow time for all nine shapes to be acted out.

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