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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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- 3rd - 5th
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Students, in small groups, use historical research with primary sources to explore how poterry played a role in Red Wing. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 12th
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Students become experimental archaeologists using three methods of pottery making before the invention of the pottery wheel. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students explore the pottery wheel as a means for creative self-expression. They view a video on Mexican and Southwestern pottery for ideas to create their own pot. They explore the tools needed to throw a pot on the wheel, center the clay of the wheel, open, and finish their pot. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students are introduced to the Art Museum's Ahambra Vase. They explore the difference between throwing on the pottery wheel and hand building. Students create a functional vessel using two of the three hand-building techniques. They find inspiration in the palace using designs and patterns similar n the creation of their vessel. Full Review »
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- 5th - 8th
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Students study the history and importance of clay and pottery. They observe a video dealing the kiln. Students explore ideas for improving construction of pottery. They demonstrate a variety of construction methods and identify the advantages and disadvantages of each. 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 »
- Grade Range
- 1st - 2nd
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The students become aware of the process of pottery making by thoughtfully designing a clay pot using tactile skills. Students become aware of the different design elements that are used in making pottery (such as shape, color, texture, etc.) through discussions based on an assortment of artworks. Full Review »
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- 8th
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Students examine examples of both modern and historic pieces of ceramic work by feeling the texture, looking at the glazework, and determining how each piece was constructed. They view the use of a pottery wheel before throwing a pot which they glaze and fire. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 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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