Lesson Plans

Interpret the physical and emotional attributes of a space through descriptive language and sketching exercises.

20 minutes

3-5 / 6-8 / 9-12 / K-2

Explore / Interpret

Language Arts / Visual Arts

Introduce blind contour drawing through Robie House art glass designs and nature.

40 minutes

3-5 / K-2

Interpret / Look

Science / Visual Arts

Create and build furniture designs inspired by the one-of-a-kind dining room table and chairs at the Oak Park Home and Studio.

30 minutes

3-5 / 6-8

Build / Design

Social Studies / Visual Arts

Explore how different events and experiences can shape our world view and the art we create.

20 minutes

9-12

Explore / Interpret

Social Studies / Visual Arts

Consider what it means to design for purpose by understanding how diverse families use houses differently.

60 minutes

3-5 / K-2

Build / Design

Math / Visual Arts

Create blind contour drawings of Robie House art glass windows and integrate your own reflections of the natural world into a larger design.

20 minutes

6-8 / 9-12

Design / Look

Science / Visual Arts

Examine how architects and designers around the world are influenced by natural elements like the Sun.

60 minutes

6-8

Interpret / Look

Social Studies / Visual Arts

Research and explore how Frank Lloyd Wright’s innovative materials and technologies “broke the box” of traditional architecture.

0 minutes

3-5 / 6-8

Explore

Science / Visual Arts