Lesson Plans

Explore Frank Lloyd Wright’s remodeling of the Rookery Light Court and propose new updates for the building.

Consider the role of pattern in design and then design a unique pattern for a model community.

Create a geometric skylight design.

Create a Wright-inspired viewfinder to explore how nature and geometry are related.

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

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.

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.

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

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

Find inspiration in the world outdoors by creating and painting with paintbrushes made from found natural materials.

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