Drawing Lesson Plans

Fifth graders research and create a model of a Native American home. In pairs, they conduct research on a selected type of Native American home, then draw designs for their building construction. Students then construct their model home, and complete a Venn Diagram comparing their home and another student's home.

Second graders prepare a performance. In this drama lesson, 2nd graders use design components such as staging, costuming, scenery building, and lighting to prepare for a classroom performance.

Students examine the roles of architects and engineers. In this engineering instructional activity, students design a parking garage based on a descriptive scenario.  Students compare how architects and engineers work together on projects and how each contributes. Note that this instructional activity is part of a separate unit.

Students identify quilt designs along with the meanings and symbolism behind those designs. They explain the uses of a quilt and the controversial connection to the Underground Railroad.

Third graders recognize that there is a relationship between art and culture.  For this hot air balloons art lesson, 3rd graders relate symbols on air balloons to physical science.  Students examine symmetrical balance and work in groups to create original designs with repeating patterns.

Second graders explore the use of properties or props during a production. After analyzing a short script, they identify important elements in the story. In groups, they design backdrops, properties, lighting and costumes.

Students research quilt designs by Bertha Stenge. They make a list of things that they could stylize as a design motif. They create a quilt design based on local history and landmarks and sew it onto a pre-made quilt block or quilt.

Students work in groups to research, design, and create model water park using line segment theories coordinate. They produce individual design portfolios that include their ideas and opinions, design solutions, sketches and research notes. Student trip to water park for field testing is suggested. Four lessons on one page.

Research various types of bridge designs. Your class will be asked to consider what it would be like without bridges while learning about how they work. They will construct a model bridge based on given parameters. They then calculate cable circumferences, length and thickness. There are many activities with this plan including geometric shapes, trusses, and rubric for evaluation. This could easily be made into a unit.

Sixth graders understand that engineers design inventions to solve problems. In this creative design instructional activity, 6th graders must solve two of three problems with one design. Students complete a design worksheet.