Lesson Plans

Explore the art of Japanese printmaking and the works of Maginel Wright Barney, Frank Lloyd Wright’s sister.

Use Legos and The Wright 3 to study orientation, rotation and reflection in Robie House.

Understand the geometry of Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture through the Froebelian method of paper-folding.

Students sketch local architecture and recreate brick bonds using Legos.

Learn about illustrator and artist Maginel Wright Barney, the younger sister of Frank Lloyd Wright, and use her art as inspiration for your own Felt Collage or Yarn Art.

Research the historical context of Wright’s designs before creating a timeline.

Learn about the “total work of art” design philosophy and compare it to Wright’s concept of “organic architecture”. Design an interior room as one cohesive work of art.

Interpret the Robie House living room as a graphic score. Compose music inspired by architectural images.

Create a class quilt inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright and his love of the earth. This lesson teaches students about how fruits and vegetables grow and examines how community gardens can help address childhood hunger.

Students model the shapes of Wright’s iconic designs through movement.

Learn how stained glass is made and create your own art glass-inspired collage with a personal message about your values and personal passions.

Research the Great Chicago Fire and Iroquois Theater Fire and design your own fireproof home or space for the future.