Goshen College
Surreal Animals
A round-robin clay lesson where each student passes their animal to a neighbor and he/she adds to what is there. This is a great way to teach collaboration or teamwork as well as getting your students to loosen up.
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Asia Society: Fire Over Earth: Ceramics From Southeast Asia
A short discussion of the history of ceramic production in Southeast Asia, specifically ceramic production in Thailand and Vietnam, and of the role of the ceramic trade in this region. Also discusses the influence of China on the...
Goshen College
Goshen College: Abstract Expression in Clay
This is an interesting approach to creating a ceramic vessel with texture. The lesson plan calls for stomping on the clay and attaching pieces of clay by throwing them together. This lesson could be a lot of fun, but exercise caution and...
Goshen College
Goshen College: Clay Sculpture: Gargoyles
This resource provides an artistic lesson plan dealing with ceramics, sculpture, and gargoyles.
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Group Clay Sculpture
This lesson idea comes from the book "Big Messy Art." Using one board and several lumps of clay see what your students can do with their imagination and teamwork.
Yale University
Yale the Maya Culture of Mesoamerica
This lesson unit on Mayan culture focuses on Mayan art. It can be adapted to various grades and features classroom activities, student resources, a bibliography, and the like.
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The New Children's Museum: Troy's Favorite Clay Hamburger
Learn basic clay sculpting skills by completing this project.