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Resource Type: Website / HyperLinkProblem Solved! Design Solutions (9-12)
Grades: 9 to 12Subjects: Principles of DesignIn this lesson, students look problem solving in design. In an exercise, small groups create a safe method for transporting an egg.Contributor: Smithsonian EducationViews: 0Favorites: 0
Resource Type: Website / HyperLinkProtective Design
Grades: 9 to 12Subjects: History-Social Science, Principles of DesignLesson considering how design can help people confront fears. Students draw conclusions about society and fear, learn about prod...Contributor: Smithsonian EducationViews: 0Favorites: 0
Resource Type: Website / HyperLinkRebuild, Renew, Revitalize, Recreate New Orleans
Grades: 9 to 12Subjects: Principles of Design, Visual Arts & Performing ArtsLesson plan in which students research and evaluate the progress made in rebuilding New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina. They de...Contributor: Smithsonian EducationViews: 0Favorites: 0
Resource Type: Website / HyperLinkScience TV: Making It Real
Grades: 9 to 12Subjects: Science, Theatre, Principles of DesignIn this lesson, students make connections between science and design and ultimately create a mock science television show that a...Contributor: Smithsonian EducationViews: 0Favorites: 0
Resource Type: Website / HyperLinkSeating Device Design
Grades: No grades selected.Subjects: No subjects selected.Lesson plan in which students look at the materials and design of various seating devices. They write a research paper and desig...Contributor: Smithsonian EducationViews: 0Favorites: 0
Resource Type: Website / HyperLinkSolving Math Problems in the Real World
Grades: 4 to 8Subjects: Principles of Design, MathematicsIn this lesson plan, students create real-world math problems and consider how math applies to the design world.Contributor: Smithsonian EducationViews: 0Favorites: 0
Resource Type: Website / HyperLinkTell Me About It: What Is Design? Creating a Design Workshop, Part 2 (9-12)
Grades: 9 to 12Subjects: Principles of DesignLesson plan in which students learn about the various fields of design. They research topics on design and then create a design ...Contributor: Smithsonian EducationViews: 0Favorites: 0
Resource Type: Website / HyperLinkThe Mind Behind Design (4-8)
Grades: 4 to 8Subjects: Principles of Design, English-Language ArtsIn this lesson plan, students analyze submissions to the annual People’s Design Award. They discuss the reasons why designs are ...Contributor: Smithsonian EducationViews: 0Favorites: 0
Resource Type: Website / HyperLinkThe Voices of Voting: How Do We Judge Design? (9-12)
Grades: 9 to 12Subjects: English-Language ArtsThis lesson examines the parameters of the voting process in the annual People’s Design Award. Students use a discerning eye to ...Contributor: Smithsonian EducationViews: 0Favorites: 0
Resource Type: Website / HyperLinkTotally Cool Toys
Grades: PS/Pre-K to 3Subjects: Principles of Design, Visual Arts & Performing ArtsLesson plan exploring the history of toy design that compares “folk art” toys to modern ones. Students design their own toys and...Contributor: Smithsonian EducationViews: 0Favorites: 0
Resource Type: Website / HyperLinkPodcasting with Your Students
Grades: PS/Pre-K to 12Subjects: Visual Arts, Visual Arts & Performing Arts, TheatreArticle that follows elementary students as they produce podcasts about their field trips. Included is technical advice on podca...Contributor: Smithsonian EducationViews: 0Favorites: 0
Resource Type: Website / HyperLinkCandy Land
Grades: 4 to 8Subjects: MathematicsLesson has students pretend that they have been hired by a candy manufacturer to design a new product's box. They explore how b...Contributor: Smithsonian EducationViews: 0Favorites: 0
Resource Type: Website / HyperLinkChairs, Chairs, Everywhere (4-8)
Grades: 4 to 8Subjects: Principles of DesignActivity designed to help students become aware of the multitude of design variations in everyday objects by conducting surveys,...Contributor: Smithsonian EducationViews: 0Favorites: 0
Resource Type: Website / HyperLinkCrystal Blue Persuasion (9-12)
Grades: 9 to 12Subjects: Principles of Design, Visual Arts & Performing ArtsActivity examining historic posters, jewelry, quilts and buttons that were created to call attention to a political issue. Stude...Contributor: Smithsonian EducationViews: 0Favorites: 0
Resource Type: Website / HyperLinkDoghouses, Doors & Design
Grades: PS/Pre-K to 3Subjects: Principles of Design, Visual Arts & Performing ArtsLesson activity engaging students in active problem solving as they create a design for a doghouse. Involves work in collaborati...Contributor: Smithsonian EducationViews: 0Favorites: 0
Resource Type: Website / HyperLinkGreen Stuff: Designing an Earth-Friendly Room
Grades: 4 to 8Subjects: Environmental Issues, Science, Visual Arts & Performing Arts, Principles of DesignLesson exploring earth-friendly materials that can be used in home environments. Explores the relationship between the environme...Contributor: Smithsonian EducationViews: 0Favorites: 0
Resource Type: Website / HyperLinkI Like It! Discovering Your Personal Style (4-8)
Grades: 4 to 8Subjects: Principles of DesignActivity designed to help students become aware of the wide range of design styles and choices in everyday living. Students expl...Contributor: Smithsonian EducationViews: 0Favorites: 0
Resource Type: Website / HyperLinkIt's a Wrap (PreK-3)
Grades: PS/Pre-K to 3Subjects: Environmental Issues, Ecology & EcosystemsActivity in which students explore the impact that wrapping paper has on our landfills, brainstorm ideas to address the problem,...Contributor: Smithsonian EducationViews: 0Favorites: 0
Resource Type: Website / HyperLinkLearning in Comfort (9-12)
Grades: 9 to 12Subjects: Principles of DesignActivity in which students research school rooms from the past and create a design for a school desk that is tailored to the spe...Contributor: Smithsonian EducationViews: 0Favorites: 0
Resource Type: Website / HyperLinkLights, Sounds, Fabrics & Daisies: Careers in the World of Design
Grades: 9 to 12Subjects: Finance & Business, Principles of DesignActivity in which students investigate the broad range of jobs that can be found in the world of design. Explores sound design, ...Contributor: Smithsonian EducationViews: 0Favorites: 0