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Fantasy Creature

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students, in groups, create three-dimensional sculptures from found objects. They paint their sculptures and write essays that reflect on the collaborative creative project.
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It's Art ... Naturally

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students consider the ways nature has been used in art, and then design and create their own original sculptures using materials from nature for a class exhibit.
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Art Exploration-A Global Approach

For Teachers 9th - 12th
A high school unit focuses on a discipline-based study of artworks from many times, places, and cultures. Addressing historical works of art as well as modern techniques, the unit illustrates how a traditional organizational...
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Drawing with Wire

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students identify visual arts by examining visual models. In this art analysis lesson, students discuss the history of Keith Haring by researching information on the Internet. Students view images showing Keith Haring's work and...
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A Sculptor's Model

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students investigate visual arts by researching art on the Internet. In this expressionism lesson, students identify several famous artworks on-line based on self expression and discuss the techniques. Students examine steel sculptures...
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Haring Inspired Drawing and Sculpture

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars research art by identifying the work of Keith Haring. In this sculpting lesson, students utilize the web to examine sculptures and drawings in the style of Keith Haring. Young scholars utilize sculpting wire, foil,...
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Clay Sculpture: Relationships

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students explore art history by conducting an in-class activity. In this sculpting lesson, students examine previously created art sculptures in a textbook. Students utilize clay, sculpting tools and grey paper to create their own...
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Clay Alphabet Sculpture Scenes

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Learners sculpt clay letters. In this Keith Haring art lesson, students view a video interview of the artist, design their own clay sculpture, and display during a class "gallery walk". 
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Talk About Art

For Students Pre-K - 6th
In this sculptures worksheet, students answer short answer questions about the sculptures of Jesus and Lazarus and Woman rising from the grave. Students answer 5 questions and look on a website about the sculptures.
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The Poetry of Sculpture

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders practice writing poetry while examining all types of art.  For this art analysis lesson, 4th graders participate in a field trip to a sculpture garden in which they view sculptures and create different forms of poetry...
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Sculpting

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students use clay, molding, and cardboard to create a sculpture of a bird and a bird house. Students complete 5 steps to making this sculpture.
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Barns and Silos

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students build a barn or silo out of clay. In this sculpting lesson, students plan and design a barn or silo and follow step-by-step directions in order to create their finished product out of clay.
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Create a Cat with Amaco Scuptamold and Wireform Metal Mesh

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students create an animal from Sculptamold and metal mesh. In this hands-on arts lesson, students use the materials provided the create a piece of art in the form of an animal. This lesson includes easy step-by-step directions.
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Theme Sculptures: Offering Reconciliation

For Teachers K - 12th
Students create 3-dimensional works in clay. In this sculpture lesson, students discuss a theme and create a sculpture based on that theme. Students express personal ideas and feelings through the arts.
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Clay Exploration

For Teachers K - 5th
Students create clay sculptures. For this sculpting lesson, students work in various stations to familiarize themselves with clay and use tools to make their own art piece.
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Rollie-Pollie - - Ceramic Art

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students are introduced to a variety of sculpting techniques: rolling, pinching and scoring. They practice utilizing additive and subtractive processes in making simple sculptural forms to depict bugs. Each student also interprets...
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The God Ganesha

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students are introduced to Indian Art in the form of carvings and metal sculptures of the god Ganesha. They comprehend the meaning behind the Hindu beliefs of Lord Ganesha. Students draw Ganesha's likeness to the best of their ability.
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Art and the Golden Ration

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students manipulate several metric measuring devices to become competent in their use. Students work cooperatively to complete a worksheet based on the Golden Ration. Students observe example of sculptures from different cultures and...
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Clay Animal Sculptures

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students create their own clay sculpture with imaginary or realistic animal features. After drawing at least three sketches, they complete an animal sculpture brainstorming activity. They identify functions of pre-Columbian animal...
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Non-Objective Constructed Sculpture

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students begin their examination of non-objective artwork. Individually, they participate in activities in which they take designs within other images and use them for their focus in their art. They create a sculpture with the new...
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The Party

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners view examples of various sculptures by different artists. Individually, they create two sculptures and costumes to represent a boy and a girl going to a 4th of July party. They also create jewelry to accompany the sculptures...
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What Is It; Whose Is It; Where Did It Come From?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners discover which elements are most threatening to outdoor sculptures. In groups, they determine the steps that are needed to preserve them. They locate and assess the condition of those sculptures in their local community. They...
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Building on the Power of Your Ideas

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students examine a sculpture walkway by artist Jackie Ferrara and discuss the relationship of materials to function. They analyze the sculpture and answer discussion questions, and design and construct a model of a walkway for the school.
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Good Timing

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students examine sculptures which include animal figures made of different metals. They create their own sculptures of watches to represent a phrase about time.