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Architecture and Art Activities

These lesson plans and learning activities use building design to explore concepts of shape, form, perspective and pattern.

Design an Alien Building

This fun and easy activity asks students to imagine architecture on an alien planet where life is very different than here on earth. Students can submit their drawings to our online gallery.

Design your Fantasy House

Children of all ages will enjoy imagining and drawing their dream house. Drawings can be uploaded to post in our online gallery.

Draw Your House

Learn about shape, form, and texture. A short activity, from the ArtSparkers web site. Grades 1-6 and older.

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