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The Museum Network: Material World InteractiveThe Museum Network: Material World Interactive
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Museum Network (UK)
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5th - 8th
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Visual & Performing Arts
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The Museum Network: Material World

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Enter this virutal museum to find out about the matierials used in various works of art. Examine the materials and techniques used in making the objects. Included is a glossary, activities for teachers to use, and an extensive list filled with information about each material.

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Concepts

art appreciation, clay

Additional Tags

art materials, art mediums, art processes, creating art, stone, media used in art, metal, media and methods for creating art

Classroom Considerations

  • Knovation Readability Score: 2 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)

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