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The Clay Pot that YOU Built!

For Teachers K - 12th
After listening to a story called The Pot that Juan Built about Mexican clay pot maker Juan Quezda, learners discuss this artistic process. Then, they discuss the special techniques used to make clay pots. And, finally, they make their...
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Forest Dwellings: Toad House

For Teachers 4th - 8th
What a great project to use as part of an exploration of animals or habitats. Learners design a clay model of a home for a forest animal. This could be a great way to cement what your class has learned about habitats. 
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Bowl of Love Lesson 6

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students study the concept of having a fundraiser to benefit a local soup kitchen. In this fundraising service project instructional activity, students participate in different activities that explain the history and making of clay...
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Worksheet
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Making Shapely Elephants

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this making shapely elephants worksheet, students read how to draw an elephant in a step by step explanation with pictures, and how to make an elephant out of clay, with directions for creating and baking it.
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Four-Legged Creatures In Amaco Cloud Clay

For Teachers 1st - 4th
Students create a creature using Amaco cloud clay. In this sculpting lesson, students use clay, toothpicks, and clay modeling tools to create a unique clay creature. Students shape the clay into a four-legged animal.