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- Grade Range
- 9th - 12th
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Students create a functional ceramic vessel inspired by the work of another artist from art history. A number of art history resources be provided as well as the Internet. They research outside of class for the written report. Full Review »
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- 7th
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Students create textures and pattern in clay. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 6th - 8th
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Students create a piece of art inspired by traditional African pieces. Full Review »
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- 7th
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Students discover how to assemble and finish a lidded box-like form from slabs of clay between soft and leatherhard. They gain an appreciation for ceramic art. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 7th - 8th
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Students brainstorm and illustrate different types of costumes and characters. After a lecture/demo, students choose their favorite character and create a ceramic marionette. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 6th - 8th
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Students will compare and contrast various forms of artistic expression associated with specific groups of people, geographic regions, or time periods. Investigate processes and beliefs used by various cultures and institutions, past and present, to create works of art -- Describe how artists use materials, tools, images, and ideas to create works of art. Full Review »
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- Kindergarten - 8th
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Students make an instant fossil using leaves collected from their homes. They study the fossil record and learn how they are formed, how palenotologists study fossils and various classifications of plant life. Their leaves are covered with clay and then fired. Full Review »
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- Kindergarten - 3rd
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Students explore the ocean environment and its ecosystem. They research the oyster on the computer. Using purchased material, students create a ceramic oyster. They write and illustrate the steps necessary to create the oyster. Students paint the fired oyster. Full Review »
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- Kindergarten - 6th
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Students read a story and then create a bust based on a character in the story. Another option is for the students to create a bust, generate a character analysis and then write a story for the bust. Students follow step by step directions to create the bust. They weigh and measure wet and dry clay. Students discuss heat chemistry. Full Review »
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- Kindergarten - 8th
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Students discuss different animals and their shapes. They create ceramic animals using teacher guidance with clay. They write and illustrate a description of their project which includes detailed descriptions of the materials used to create their project. Full Review »

