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- 6th - 8th
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Students see that the production of ceramic pottery requires detailed knowledge of the physical properties of different clays and tempering materials, as well as knowledge about how these combine and react under specific firing conditions. Full Review »
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- 1st - 3rd
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Students investigate many of the relationships that contribute to the look and design of decorative arts objects such as ceramics. Full Review »
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- 6th - 9th
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Students view a presentation on the ancient history of ceramics and gain insight into the early days of pottery making. They also reflect on how new technologies change the world. Full Review »
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- 4th - 12th
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Students make and decorate a replica of a North Carolina coiled pot after summarizing why archaeologists study pottery and how Indian people of North Carolina made and used coiled pottery. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students examine new vocabulary associated with ceramic processes. They watch demonstrations of different techniques. They complete a crossword puzzle to help them with the vocabulary. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students explore the historical and cultural origins of Japanese pottery methods and produce creative ceramic artworks based on and using the raku glazing and firing technique. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students make pottery in the same evolutionary order as archeology indicates. They begin with simple pinch pots and then move to plain coil pots, manipulative decoration, and surface decoration. For each type of pot they discuss the time period it first appears and the possible tools that were used. Full Review »
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- 4th
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Students examine examples of Asian pottery, and discuss porcelain as opposed to earthen clay. They look at glazes and kiln firing clay. Next, they create individual pottery pieces adding texture and glaze. Finally, they fire the pieces in the kiln before enjoying them. Full Review »
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- 2nd - 5th
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Students research and discuss African sculpture in this lesson. They discover the importance of texture. They choose an original subject matter and create a sculpture. They use ceramics and acrylic paints to create their original sculpture. 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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