Lesson Plans

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

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

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

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

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

Engage in the architectural practice of model building and gain insight into the design profession.

Introduce digital drafting tools like SketchUp while creating Wright inspired art glass designs.

Explore the medium of clay to create a series of flat, hand-built ceramic building facade designs inspired by nature.

Explore what it means to be a part of a community and create your own city plans inspired by the Wright designed Rosenwald School and Broadacre City.

Apply Wright’s concept of Organic Architecture to the creation of a community mural.

Explore how changing social attitudes and new technologies impact architecture by observing the evolution of Frank Lloyd Wright’s kitchen designs.

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