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Ceramics Scientific Inquiry Through Chinese Art

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Fourth graders explore, examine and study ceramics, a medium of historical importance to China. They review the advanced technology of the early Chinese civilization and are introduced to the scientific method of inquiry and make assumptions about the purpose and function of the objects studied.

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ceramics, clay, chinese art, chinese culture, china

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ceramics, chinese art, visual and performing arts
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Grade
4th
Subjects
Visual & Performing Arts
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
5 days
Instructional Strategy
Inquiry-Based Learning

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