Lesson Plans

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

Explore landmark architecure while recreating them through movement with your body.

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

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

Explore the topic of design inspiration while learning how Wright’s interest in nature and geometry shaped the world.

Research and uncover the innovative designs and technology used by Wright and current architects and designers.

Imagine, plan, and build a three dimensional model of a house for your own unique client.

Build with Froebel blocks and explore the the designs of man-made and natural landmarks.

Learn about and participate in the process of historic preservation by condiering the definition of “landmark” and crafting persuasive letters.

Learn about the leaves found in Wright’s designs and create printed patterns using leaves.

Consider how electric light transformed life, how Wright incorporated lighting into his architecture, and create a paper bag luminary.

Examine the use of light and shadows in Wright’s work and relate it to the use of positive and negative space by creating linoleum cut tiles.