Open air school

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/open-air-school

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the primary motivation?Combating the widespread incidence of tuberculosis and other respiratory illnesses
2. What is the architectural philosophy?Prioritizing natural ventilation, sunlight, and open-air exposure in classroom design
3. Why were open air schools built?They were built to fight diseases like tuberculosis. In crowded cities, the air was dirty and people got sick, so fresh air, sunshine, and rest were thought to keep children strong.
4. How do open air schools look like?Open air schools have big windows that can open wide, and some walls are left open. They may have awnings or shutters, and are often built near parks, forests, or in rural places to keep the air clean.

Tuberculosis (TB): A serious infectious disease, primarily affecting the lungs, which was a major public health concern in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Sanatoriums: Institutions dedicated to the treatment of chronic diseases, particularly TB, characterized by an emphasis on fresh air, rest, and healthy living.
Biophilic Design: An architectural approach that seeks to connect building occupants more closely to nature through the use of direct nature, indirect nature, and space and place conditions.