Lesson Plans

Students model the shapes of Wright’s iconic designs through movement.

Look at examples of Wright’s designs and explore the relationships between design elements through sketching.

Explore different types of line and how this design element can serve as a launching point for a design or work of art.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Think big and work together to create an original art glass-inspired design on the gymnasium floor at your school.

Identify and discuss the shapes found in the design of
Home and Studio. Then use simple geometric shapes to design the front of a home in 2-D with SketchUp or Tinkercad.

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