Lesson Plan

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Lesson Plan
Grade: Date: 17/01/2026
Subject: Art and Design
Lesson Topic: explore form, function and surface using models, samples, material exploration and technical notes
Learning Objective/s:
  • Describe how form, function and surface influence three‑dimensional design.
  • Analyse existing objects to identify design decisions and material choices.
  • Apply material and surface techniques to create a functional scale model.
  • Record systematic technical notes documenting research, experimentation and evaluation.
  • Evaluate the finished design against the brief and assessment criteria.
Materials Needed:
  • Projector and screen for visual examples
  • Sketchbooks, pencils, erasers, rulers
  • Clay (earthenware or polymer), wood blocks, cardboard
  • Paints, brushes, wood stain, matte finish acrylic
  • Technical notebooks or worksheets for note‑taking
  • Reference images of desk organizers and other 3‑D objects
 Introduction:
Begin with a quick look at everyday desk organizers and ask how their shape, purpose and finish affect usability. Recall previous work on two‑dimensional composition and material properties as a foundation. Explain that today’s success criteria are a functional scale model, clear technical notes, and a brief oral justification of design decisions.
Lesson Structure:
  1. Do‑now (5'): Examine photos of desk organizers; list observed form, function and surface features.
  2. Mini‑lecture (10'): Review key concepts of form, function, surface and how to record technical notes.
  3. Research & Sketch (15'): Students research additional examples and produce three concept sketches with dimensions.
  4. Model Making (25'): Choose a material, construct a small scale model, and experiment with two surface finishes.
  5. Documentation (10'): Complete notebook entries for research, material trials, construction steps, and surface treatment.
  6. Gallery Walk & Peer Feedback (10'): Students display models, explain design decisions, and receive constructive comments.
  7. Teacher Summary & Exit Ticket (5'): Recap main ideas; students write one sentence describing how form, function and surface interact in their model.
Conclusion:
We will revisit the lesson objectives and highlight exemplary connections between form, function and surface observed today. Students will submit an exit ticket summarising their design rationale and note any improvements for future work. For homework, they will refine their technical notes and sketch a revised version of their model based on peer feedback.