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Art is a wonderful way to teach historical or cultural concepts. Here, learners view a series of coil pots that have been created throughout history by a variety of civilizations. They then create and decorate a pot of their own that represents one of these styles and time periods. 

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ceramics, clay

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ceramics, coil pots, motor skills, artistic expression, history of pots, social studies
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K - 3rd
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Social Studies & History
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