Making a Monument

Connect art, history, and design as students explore the purpose and impact of monuments around the world. In this engaging lesson, learners study how monuments are created to represent people, events, and ideas while considering scale, proportion, and material properties. Students then design and build their own sculptures, customizing colors and details to reflect meaning and intention. This hands-on project blends creativity with social studies connections, helping students understand how art can tell powerful stories across time and cultures.

Mini STEAM lessons include all the information needed to complete the STEAM challenge. This instant download is made for students to work independently, with lesson materials focused on student pages that can be finished without direct instruction. All the essential info is easy to access, making mini lessons ideal for independent learning, engagement and family night activities, home explorations, and more. Plus, mini lessons come with marketing templates for flyers and passport options, simplifying the planning of STEAM nights. Not interested in marketing materials? Want your group to complete the challenge together? Check out our digital lessons, which offer more detailed plans perfect for classroom use.