Lesson Plans

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.