Lesson Plan

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Lesson Plan
Grade: Date: 17/01/2026
Subject: Art and Design
Lesson Topic: effectively use a wide range of resources and use the information to develop their practice
Learning Objective/s:
  • Describe the main categories of visual and written resources and explain their relevance to artistic practice.
  • Evaluate the credibility, relevance and bias of research sources.
  • Apply research findings to generate exploratory sketches, material selections and digital thumbnails.
  • Document and reflect on how selected resources influence decisions throughout the creation process.
Materials Needed:
  • Projector or interactive whiteboard
  • Printed worksheets with sample resources (images, excerpts)
  • Art books, museum catalogues, online gallery print‑outs
  • Sketchbooks and drawing pencils
  • Colour swatches / material samples
  • Graphic tablets or laptops with internet access
  • Reflective journals or process log sheets
 Introduction:
Begin with a brief slideshow of famous artists who drew on diverse resources to spark interest. Ask learners to recall a recent research activity and what they discovered. Explain that today they will learn to select, evaluate and embed resources purposefully, with success measured by a clear research‑to‑creation link in their journals.
Lesson Structure:
  1. Do‑now (5'): Quick mind‑map of resources they have used before.
  2. Mini‑lecture (10'): Overview of resource categories and criteria for critical evaluation.
  3. Group analysis (15'): In small groups, examine provided sample resources, annotate strengths and limitations.
  4. Research planning (10'): Individually choose a personal theme and list 3–4 specific resources to investigate.
  5. Exploratory sketching (20'): Produce thumbnail studies or digital thumbnails based on the chosen resources.
  6. Reflective documentation (10'): Write a brief journal entry linking each sketch decision to a specific resource.
  7. Peer feedback (5'): Share sketches, discuss how resources shaped ideas, and note improvement points.
  8. Recap & next steps (5'): Teacher highlights key take‑aways and outlines homework.
Conclusion:
Summarise how effective resource use creates a strong research‑driven practice. For the exit ticket, each student writes one resource they will explore further and why it is valuable. Homework: develop a small‑scale study that incorporates at least two of the identified resources, documenting the process in their journal.