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Animal Self-portrait Mosaics: A Visual Arts Elective Lesson PlanAnimal Self-portrait Mosaics: A Visual Arts Elective Lesson Plan
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Animal Self-portrait Mosaics: A Visual Arts Elective

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Out-lined here is a two-week procedure that has the class creating ceramic animal tiles that are metaphorical representations of their own personalities. They discuss animal images found throughout history, what they mean, metaphor, and ceramic techniques. Note: While this isn't a complete lesson it does provide and excellent idea for blending history, art, and metaphor. 

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ceramics, clay, metaphors, figurative language, literary devices, self-awareness, personalities

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animal art, mosaic art, Art History, ceramics, metaphor, art project, ceramic tile, personality traits, self-awareness, visual and performing arts
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Grade
7th - 8th
Subjects
Visual & Performing Arts
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
21 days
Instructional Strategies
Project-Based Learning
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