Students examine a relief sculpture. In this sculpting lesson plan, students analyze the sculpture "Sketch for a Fireplace Overmantel" by Francesco Franzoni. Students create a three-dimensional sketch for an overmantel using the styles...

A chiminea is an outdoor fireplace usually made from terracotta. Your class will make miniature versions of this useful heating device to practice specific sculpting techniques. This lesson spans four days. It includes vocabulary...

Students investigate the different type of architectural designs for fireplaces. They participate in a discussion that starts with several key questions. The lesson progresses and students complete the worksheet accompanying the lesson.

Learners view a video entitle Great Lodges of the National Parks. They design, in groups of three, their own park based on research of a specific area. Each member of the group possess a different task in order to accomplish the project.