In this pottery word search puzzle, students identify words related to pottery and ceramics. Examples include glaze, luster, and porcelain. A list of 18 words is provided to assist students in their search.

Using a potter’s wheel to make functional art is an experience not common to most people. Provide your learners with a chance to see what pottery making is all about with an app that allows them to create pots, fire them, decorate them,...

In this uncovering evidence about objects worksheet, students read When Clay Sings, then use the data retrieval sheet to record their own research data and write a short summary.

In this Native American craft worksheet, students read a short excerpt about Native American pottery and then color each of the pots. Students must circle the two pots that are exactly alike.

How do we know so much about the past? A student-crafted presentation provides viewers with images of artifacts from St. Augustine, Florida that give historians and archaeologists clues into lives already lived.

Archaeology digs are much like giant jigsaw puzzles. The artifacts found are often in pieces and scientists must reconstruct them. A hands-on activity lets young archaeologists experience this facet of the job as they create, smash, and...

For this kiln worksheet, students read about how temperature effects the results of fired pottery. They answer questions using the information and data given.

In this ceramic terms crossword puzzle worksheet, students use the 20 art clues to fill in the appropriate words pertaining to ceramic studies in order to solve the word puzzle.

Solids come in many shapes and sizes. Using geometry, scholars create two-dimensional cross-sections of various three-dimensional objects. They develop the lesson further by finding the volume of solids. The module then shifts...

Discover the interesting world of maritime archaeology and explorations under the sea with this nice set of worksheets, which cover such topics as search tools and techniques of underwater archaeology, carbon dating,...

When practicing problem-solving skills students have to hone their critical thinking. In this activity on problem solving, 5th graders have to determine which operation and what strategy to use when answering the word problem. This...

In this informational text comprehension activity, 3rd graders read the passage about counting and answer 10 multiple choice questions about the passage.

This site boasts 5,000 pages of information about pottery! You'll find extensive lists of potters and examples of their artwork. Thousands of photographic examples to use as references or inspiration!

Find out how the Northeast Woodland Indians used clay to make pottery. From the index you can find out about the kinds of pottery, the development of shapes, the designs, and how the pottery was made.

Pottery was used in Egypt across the ages. Read about the kinds of clay used, the foreign influences on the shapes of pottery, and the many uses of pottery.

Site contains photos and instructions on how to make: pinch pots, coil pots, pressed coil pots, slab pots, handles, and how to use a pottery wheel. The directions are simple and easy to understand.

A selection of letters, writings, photographs, interviews and other primary sources documenting American artists working in clay.

A fascinating site showcasing the life and artwork of Oaxacan artisans. Explore the photos of this enchanting culture and the pottery it produces.

Ceramic sculptor Andrew Werby explains sculpting using clay. He explains different types of clay, the tools that he uses, building clay armatures, firing clay, casting clay, and various clay finishes. Site by WetCanvas.com.

Search a collection of lesson plans, written by Texas art educators, about San Antonio-based potter Harding Black. Each lesson corresponds to a video clip from a feature-length program about the artist. Topics covered include balance and...

These cultural relics span over 1,400 years (from the Han Dynasty to the Song Dynasty) and reflect various aspects of life in ancient China.

This site provides illustrations and descriptions of Native American art and painting. Visual sampling of many Native American artists.

An examination of unique ceramics made by the ancient Greeks. Be sure to watch the video of how an ancient Athenian cup is made.

Dozens of streaming videos to view based on African art and culture. View examples of how masks are used in festivals and ceremonies, how pottery is formed and fired, art that is created for everyday living, weaving on a loom, funeral...