Lesson Plan

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Lesson Plan
Grade: Date: 25/02/2026
Subject: Art and Design
Lesson Topic: record their own experiences and observations from first-hand and secondary resources and personal research
Learning Objective/s:
  • Record first‑hand observations and secondary information systematically.
  • Analyse and compare primary and secondary resources to inform artistic decisions.
  • Reflect on personal research findings and integrate them into design concepts.
  • Document the research process using a structured diary template.
  • Evaluate ethical considerations when using external references.
Materials Needed:
  • Sketchbooks or digital notebooks
  • Cameras or smartphones for photography
  • Laptops/tablets with internet access
  • Printed research diary template
  • Colour pens/highlighters
  • Reference books or online articles
 Introduction:
Begin with a brief discussion about how artists draw inspiration from real‑world experiences and research. Recall previous work where students documented observations in sketchbooks. Explain that today they will create a structured research diary that captures first‑hand, secondary and personal research, and will be assessed on completeness, analysis and reflection.
Lesson Structure:
  1. Do‑now (5'): Students list recent places they observed and share one detail.
  2. Mini‑lecture (10'): Explain differences between primary, secondary and personal research and introduce the diary template.
  3. Guided practice (15'): In pairs, plan a quick observation walk, take sketches/photos, and fill the first‑hand section.
  4. Research activity (15'): Use laptops to locate a secondary source related to the observation, fill the secondary section, and discuss citation.
  5. Reflection (10'): Complete the personal research column and write a brief reflection linking observations to design ideas.
  6. Peer review (10'): Exchange diaries, check for completeness using the assessment checklist.
  7. Consolidation (5'): Teacher summarises the cycle and answers final questions.
Conclusion:
Summarise the five‑stage cycle of observation, documentation, analysis, reflection and artistic decision. For the exit ticket, each student writes one actionable insight they will apply to their upcoming project. Homework: expand the diary entry with additional secondary sources and prepare a mood board.