Lesson Plans

Study the floorplan design of Unity Temple, considering how the design may provoke an emotional response from the visitor.

Based on your own definition of organic design, research and identify historical and contemporary examples of organic architecture.

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

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.

Discover how colors and patterns are repeated throughout Wright’s interior spaces. Then, apply those colors and patterns to an original weaving.

Explore geometric and organic shapes in the design of a local park, then design a new outdoor space, incorporating geometric shapes to connect visitors to nature.

Explore Wright’s geometric window designs and learn how he designed in harmony with nature.

Use Wright’s art glass window designs as a starting point for learning to notice and engage with details.

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

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

Consider various architectural achievements of Frank Lloyd Wright, discuss whether they were designed to be useful or beautiful, then redesign an everyday object to improve its utility and/or aesthetics.

Develop media literacy and research skills, independently research Frank Lloyd Wright, and identify a research question that sparks curiosity.