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

Identify a set of classroom values. Then, express one shared value in the design of a three-dimensional form.

60 minutes

3-5 / 6-8 / 9-12

Build / Design / Interpret

Social Studies / Visual Arts

Learn about Frank Lloyd Wright’s plan for a city of the future, Broadacre City, then apply your own design philosophy to create a building for the future.

100 minutes

3-5 / 6-8 / 9-12

Design / Explore / Interpret / Look

Language Arts / Social Studies / Visual Arts

Explore family history, cultural traditions, and construct a collage that illustrates one’s own heritage.

100 minutes

3-5 / 9-12

Design / Explore / Look

Media Literacy / Social Studies / Social-Emotional Learning / Visual Arts

Discover how elements of design can be applied to clothing, then design a unique garment inspired by Wright’s architecture.

120 minutes

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

Design / Explore / Interpret

Social-Emotional Learning / Visual Arts

Learn about the Fibonacci sequence, its prevalence in nature, and its applications in art, design, and architecture.

135 minutes

3-5 / 6-8

Design / Explore / Interpret / Look

Math / Visual Arts

Use natural materials and personally significant items to create an original work of art.

180 minutes

3-5 / 6-8 / 9-12

Build / Design / Interpret

Social-Emotional Learning / Visual Arts

Explore Wright’s concept of Organic Architecture by examining the Robie House carpet designs and creating your own unique work.

30 minutes

3-5

Design / Explore / Interpret / Look

Math / Visual Arts

Engage in birdwatching field work, then create a scratchboard drawing of a bird native to the area.

200 minutes

6-8 / 9-12

Design / Explore / Interpret / Look

Physical Education / Science / Visual Arts

Use the design process and scientific method to study, test, and choose the best materials to build a 3-D structure.

45 minutes

3-5 / 6-8 / 9-12

Build / Explore

Science / Visual Arts

Illustrate a “pathway of discovery” by photographing a familiar route from a variety of perspectives.

120 minutes

6-8 / 9-12

Design / Explore / Interpret / Look

Language Arts / Social Studies / Visual Arts

Explore the influence of Japanese artwork on Wright’s design legacy.

30 minutes

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

Explore / Interpret / Look

Social Studies / Visual Arts