This lesson package explores the art of Ai Weiwei, focusing on the metaphorical aspects of his work, particularly "Sunflower Seeds." Students will learn about Ai Weiwei's background, discuss the use of metaphor in art, and create their own artwork expressing a big idea through metaphor. The lesson includes detailed content, an art project plan, a rubric for assessment, a quiz with answer key, and a teacher script for presenting the lesson.