Lesson Plan

Vortex Art Plan

Students will identify and visualize their top personal values and explore how these values influence their decisions by creating a ‘Values Vortex’ art piece and engaging in peer reflection.

By articulating and depicting personal values, students build self-awareness and practice responsible decision-making (CASEL). The creative process and peer discussion deepen insights into how values guide choices.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Materials & Review Slides

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Group Norms

5 minutes

Step 2

Values Brainstorm

5 minutes

Step 3

Modeling the Values Vortex

5 minutes

Step 4

Vortex & Collage Creation

20 minutes

Step 5

Gallery Walk & Debrief

10 minutes

Slide Deck

Values in Color

Welcome students. Introduce the title and purpose: exploring personal values through color and art. Prompt excitement for a creative session.

Objectives & CASEL Framework

Review learning goals and connect to CASEL’s responsible decision-making framework. Emphasize self-awareness and reflection.

What Are Values?

Define values clearly and provide relatable examples. Ask students to think of their own values as you present.

Sample Values Vortex

Show a high-resolution image of a completed Values Vortex. Point out the spiral center, radiating lines, color symbolism, and collage elements.

Your Turn: Create Your Vortex

Explain each step clearly before handing out materials. Encourage creativity and personal reflection.

Lesson Plan

Vortex Art Plan

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Materials & Review Slides

Step 1

Introduction & Group Norms

Step 2

Values Brainstorm

Step 3

Modeling the Values Vortex

Step 4

Vortex & Collage Creation

Step 5

Gallery Walk & Debrief

Slide Deck

Values in Color

Objectives & CASEL Framework

What Are Values?

Sample Values Vortex

Your Turn: Create Your Vortex

Activity

Discussion

Rubric

Values Vortex

Stephanie