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Ceramic Tile Wall Murals

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students create multi-color lithographic posters, reinterpreting the technique of a famous artist or artistic style. They discuss art history, aesthetics, criticism, and personal expression. Students focus on the elements of design and...
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Ceramics: A Vessel Into History

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
Students evaluate the work of their peers using the criteria for value and meaning they developed. In this ceramics lesson plan, students evaluate their peers’ vessels in their journals by responding to the...
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Greek Amphora

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students analyze the Greek Amphora figure in Greek art and complete related activities. In this Greek art lesson plan, students analyze the Greek vase art and the Antimenes painter style. Students research mythology sections for stories...
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Hands-On! The Invention of Writing

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students are introduced to the way writing was invented in Mesopotamia. In groups, they participate in re-creations of events that occured in a traditional Mesopotamian school. They practice writing in cuneiform script on clay using...
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Creative Glass Casting

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students carve clay and create glass art. In this glass casting lesson plan, students use a kiln to fire up clay and make glass into the clay sculpture they created.
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Ceramic Terms Crossword Puzzle

For Students 8th - 12th
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.
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Whistle in Progress

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students examine a variety of art projects to stimulate creativity. There are examples for the teacher to follow in demonstrating for a class. It is recommended the instructor use the visual examples on page 1.
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Starfish Project

For Teachers 1st - 8th
Students discuss ocean waters, tides, tide pools and the animals which live in the tide pools. They practice the push and pull method with a chink of clay to create a starfish from clay. They apply texture and decorate the starfish...
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Egyptian Scarab Lesson Plan

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students explore scarabs of ancient Egypt. In this visual arts lesson, students discover the design and functionality of Egyptian scarab amulets. Students make their scarabs out clay that are etched with personal meanings.
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Personification Stories

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students create a clay object in which they are to personify. They use their own personal experiences to help the viewer imagine what it would be like to be that particular object. They also watch videos of fables to help them with...
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Sand and Water

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Students follow this recipe for fun clay creations. In this early childhood art and science lesson, students develop creative-thinking skills, fine-motor skills, and sensory awareness while they make, mold, and decorate salt dough.
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Create Your Own Lucky Charm

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students create their own lucky charms. In this St. Patrick's Day lesson, students discuss symbols of luck. Students make their own lucky charms out of clay.
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Mi Casa es Tu Casa

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students make animated houses using slab-built clay ceramic techniques. They treat the surface of the house with a technique known as majolica.
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Make a Switch: Let There Be Light

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Learners research a notable painter and use his or her work as inspiration to create a functional light switch plate.  In this art instructional activity, students find an artist whose work is appealing to them to research and...
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Brussel Sprout Bunny

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students create miniature "brussel sprout" bunnies using clay pots, brussel sprouts, mini poms, Easter grass, and fake silk flowers. This lesson is intended for the upper-elementary classroom during the Spring season (March or earl April...
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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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Dinosaur Party

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students explore dinosaurs.  For this dinosaurs lesson, students view a PowerPoint presentation and write 2 or 3 facts about their favorite dinosaur.  Students sculpt a figure of this dinosaur using modeling clay. ...
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Recreating Chinese Bronze Vessels

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students are shown how to make Chinese Bronze Vessels using coil or slab-built clay ceramic techniques. They are given an overview of the history of Chinese Bronze Vessels and given examples. Students are shown photographs, and they take...
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Greek Vase Painting Project

For Teachers 6th - Higher Ed
Young scholars create authentic Greek paintings on clay tiles using knowledge learned about Greek art and painting techniques. This instructional activity is highly adaptable and can be accomplished in less than a week if focus is...
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Ceramic Fish

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders create textures and pattern in clay.
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Make a Paper Mache Bowl

For Teachers 3rd - 9th
Students create a paper mache bowl. In this paper mache lesson, students use wallpaper paste, newspapers, and paint brushes to construct a paper mache bowl. Students decorate their bowl with unique designs.
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Creating Animal Prints

For Teachers 1st - 8th
Students investigate the habits of animals by studying their prints.  In this animal life lesson, students investigate the different types of tracks left from animals by researching the Internet.  Students utilize clay or...
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Who Am I? Exploring Identity

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students define identity, consider who they are/what they value, explore the work of two photographers featured on an upcoming episode of EGG THE ARTS SHOW to see how they have dealt with the issue of identity, and respond using...
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A Symbol of Myself

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students explore their own uniqueness. In this "getting to know you" lesson, students create a clay symbol representing their own personality traits. Students write a short description of the symbol and why they chose it.

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