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- 7th
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Students create textures and pattern in clay. Full Review »
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- 4th
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Students apply knowledge of the elements of design and hand building techniques in clay to illustrate the concept of negative space by cutting shapes out of the form to create an intricate pattern. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students demonstrate a knowledge of a historic period (Shang Dynasty) and an appreciation of a different culture (Chinese) by making a ceramic container that is meant to hold something of value. Full Review »
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- 4th - 12th
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Students explore the medium of clay and use a variety of tools to impress designs into a small clay slab. They create a ceramic tile, paint it with faux metallic finish, and affix the tile to a box to decorate the lid. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students create plans for their ceramic birdhouse and draw up a "blueprint" for their design. They cut patterns on clay slabs for the house walls and score and slip each piece as they assemble their house. Full Review »
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- 4th - 12th
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Students create ceramic rattles using the pinch method of building with clay. They view a slide show of different types of rattles, draw designs of their rattles, and create them using clay and the pinch method. They create the rattles to be used as musical instruments in the play The Lion King. Full Review »
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- 7th - 10th
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Students explore the process of creating a clay project. Using computer technology, students create a presentation explaining how to create a finished fired ceramic project. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 12th
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Students examine a variety of ceramic pieces and trace their route through China into Europe. As a class, they discuss how ideas and patterns were carried along with the art itself. To end the lesson, they write a report on the information they gathered. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students hone skills applying glazes to ceramic projects. Following a demonstration, they fire and glazes ceramic pieces making sure to spread the glaze evenly. As an expansion, students experiment with various glaze forms to create various effects. Full Review »
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- 1st - 12th
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Students explore ceramics, and how to create a functional and decorative piece. They explore decorative pottery from other cultures and discover what is bisque firing. Individually, students create and glaze their own ceramic bowl with a complete theme. Full Review »
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