• Projector/Computer
• Pictures of Mondrian's artwork
• World map
• Notebook and pencil for each student

Introduce Piet Mondrian as a well-known figure in the art world. Show some of his famous artworks using the projector and explain that he was a Dutch painter. Point out the Netherlands on the world map.

Discuss when Mondrian lived (1872-1944) and what he is famous for, particularly his abstract art style. Show various paintings and talk about the use of primary colors and straight lines.

Have students write down key facts about Mondrian in their notebooks.

Ask students to share one fact they learned about Piet Mondrian.

• Projector/Computer
• Pictures of Mondrian's artwork
• Notebook and pencil for each student

Review who Piet Mondrian is and show some of his artworks again. Ask students to recall what they remember from the previous lesson.

Discuss Mondrian's contributions to the art world, especially his role in abstract art and the De Stijl movement. Explore how his work has influenced modern design, architecture, and even fashion.

Summarize the key points discussed and have students write a short note on Mondrian's influence on modern art.

Students will share one way Mondrian’s work has influenced the world today.

• Large paper or poster board
• Markers
• Pictures of Mondrian at different life stages
• Notebook and pencil for each student

Introduce the concept of a timeline. Explain that today they will create a timeline of Piet Mondrian’s life.

Work together as a class to create a timeline on the poster board. Include significant events such as his birth in 1872, major milestones in his career, and his death in 1944. Use pictures to illustrate different life stages.

Review the completed timeline and discuss the events listed.

Ask students to write down three key events from Mondrian’s life in their notebooks.

• Art supplies (paper, rulers, markers, crayons, etc.)
• Examples of Mondrian’s art
• Notebook and pencil for each student

Show examples of Mondrian’s art and discuss his style. Explain that today they will create their own Mondrian-inspired artwork.

Provide art supplies and have students create their own artwork using primary colors and straight lines, emulating Mondrian’s style. Encourage them to think about how they can incorporate elements of their own life or interests into the artwork.

Have students share their artwork with the class and explain how they incorporated elements of their own life.

Assess students based on their participation and creativity in the art project.

• Projector/Computer
• Images of modern designs influenced by Mondrian
• Notebook and pencil for each student

Review who Piet Mondrian is and his contributions to abstract art. Explain that today they will explore how his work has influenced modern design.

Show images of modern designs (buildings, fashion, furniture) that have been influenced by Mondrian’s style. Discuss the elements of his style seen in these designs. Engage students in a discussion about why Mondrian’s style might be appealing in different areas of design.

Summarize the discussion and have students write about one modern design influenced by Mondrian that they found interesting.

Students will share their writing with the class and explain why they found the design interesting.

• Large canvas or paper
• Paints and brushes
• Rulers and pencils
• Examples of Mondrian’s art

Review Mondrian’s style and show examples of his work. Explain that they will be creating a large mural inspired by Mondrian as a class project.

Divide the class into groups and assign each group a section of the mural. Provide rulers and pencils to sketch out the design. Once the sketch is complete, have students use paints to fill in the sections with primary colors, mimicking Mondrian’s style.

Once the mural is complete, display it in the classroom or a common area. Have a class discussion about the process and what they learned about Mondrian through this project.

Assess students based on their participation, teamwork, and the final mural.