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A sense of place: your spaces
I can design an imaginary fantasy bedroom
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- Year 9
A sense of place: your spaces
I can design an imaginary fantasy bedroom
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Feeling a connection to a place is an important part of our wellbeing
- We can create a feeling of belonging through decoration of a space
- In our homes, we use objects and images to reflect our identities
Keywords
Interior - the inside of something
Sanctuary - a safe place
Symbolic - using images, colours, or objects to represent ideas or concepts beyond their literal meaning
Common misconception
Every child has their own bedroom.
It’s a common misconception that every child has their own bedroom. In reality, many children share rooms, sleep in a living area or move around different homes.
One point perspective design is more challenging than freehand drawing. You may choose to select the most suitable technique for individual pupils.
Teacher tip
Equipment
Paper, pencils, pencil crayons, markers, ruler, rubber, small boxes or envelopes, paint, paintbrushes. Access to the internet for reference images.
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2026), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Why is community important to a family?
Why is community important to a family?
It is not, a community is for older generations only
Communities are places to pass through only
Q2.What is a tradition?
What is a tradition?
Something people do once and never repeat
A rule made by the government over time
Q3.Why is it important to explore family roots, traditions and identity?
Why is it important to explore family roots, traditions and identity?
To copy what everyone else has done in the past
So we can forget the past and where we come from
Q4.Why is creating an artwork about family roots important?
Why is creating an artwork about family roots important?
To show off your personal art skills only
To copy someone else’s expressive style
Q5.Why are trees often used as a symbol for families?
Why are trees often used as a symbol for families?
Because the trunk is tall and the roots grow fast
Because they only grow and live for a short time
Q6.What is sgraffito?
What is sgraffito?
A method of layering paint with a brush to create texture and tone
A style of sculpture made by carving wood or other natural materials
Assessment exit quiz
5 Questions
Q1.Does a sense of place have to be connected to an interior space?
Does a sense of place have to be connected to an interior space?
Yes and only in buildings that are decorated and furnished.
Yes, because only indoor spaces offer comfort and privacy.
Q2.What is an interior space?
What is an interior space?
A natural landscape like a forest or beach
The outdoor area around a building
Q3.How can an artist explore a personal connection to a place?
How can an artist explore a personal connection to a place?
By copying a famous painting of the place without personal input
By ignoring their emotions and focusing only on technical skills
Q4.What is a common misconception about all children having their own rooms?
What is a common misconception about all children having their own rooms?
Children may share rooms with other people such as siblings
Children need a safe place to sleep such as a bedroom
Q5.What is the main goal of an interior designer?
What is the main goal of an interior designer?
To paint murals on city walls and outdoor spaces
To arrange outdoor gardens and community landscapes
