Lesson Plans

Explore the landscape that inspired Wright and illustrate elements of a prairie.

80 minutes

3-5 / 6-8

Design / Explore / Look

Science / Visual Arts

Using Wright’s love of reading and the unique geometric patterns he designed as inspiration, create a patterned weaving of a literacy superhero.

150 minutes

3-5

Build / Design / Explore / Interpret / Look

Language Arts / Social Studies / Social-Emotional Learning / Visual Arts

Use Froebel Gifts to explore patterns before creating a unique Froebel-inspired quilt block design.

200 minutes

3-5 / 6-8

Build / Design / Explore / Interpret / Look

Math / Social Studies / Visual Arts

Analyze how Wright’s architecture was influenced by his love of Japanese prints. Design a print inspired by Wright and the Japanese art.

150 minutes

3-5 / 6-8

Design / Interpret / Look

Math / Social Studies / Visual Arts

Focus on letter writing skills while thinking creatively about the needs of people living in a particular structure.

90 minutes

3-5

Explore

Language Arts / Social Studies / Social-Emotional Learning / Visual Arts

Learn the history of Kindergarten and create a unique piece of art inspired by the geometric shapes of Froebel’s Gifts.

90 minutes

3-5 / 6-8

Design / Look

Social Studies / Visual Arts

Explore traditional Japanese home design and redesign a space in your own home.

120 minutes

3-5 / 6-8

Design / Interpret / Look

Media Literacy / Social Studies / Visual Arts

Write a nature-inspired poem and use it as inspiration for an original art glass design.

200 minutes

3-5 / 6-8

Design / Interpret / Look

Language Arts / Social-Emotional Learning / Visual Arts

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

100 minutes

3-5 / 6-8

Design / Explore / Look

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

Study Wright’s art glass designs, then employ the medium of printmaking to create a Wright-inspired art glass print.

60 minutes

3-5 / 6-8

Design / Interpret / Look

Math / Visual Arts

Create a nature collage with found materials, inspired by the design of Fallingwater and its colors.

100 minutes

3-5 / K-2

Build / Design / Explore / Interpret / Look

Physical Education / Science / Visual Arts

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

100 minutes

3-5

Design / Explore / Look

Physical Education / Science / Social-Emotional Learning / Visual Arts