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Andre Dollinger

Reshafim: Pottery

For Students 9th - 10th
Pottery was used in Egypt across the ages. Read about the kinds of clay used, the foreign influences on the shapes of pottery, and the many uses of pottery.
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Handout
Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian American Art Museum: Betty Woodman

For Students 9th - 10th
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, Betty Woodman is described here along with information on her contributions to art through clay sculpture.
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Other

Pbs Teachers: Harding Black (Master Potter): An American Treasure

For Students 3rd - 8th
Search a collection of lesson plans, written by Texas art educators, about San Antonio-based potter Harding Black. Each lesson corresponds to a video clip from a feature-length program about the artist. Topics covered include balance and...
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Other

Bright Ring Publishing: Robert Arneson [Pdf]

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
This fun ceramic artist is used as inspiration for a "silly self" art activity. You and your students will enjoy viewing his work.
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Lesson Plan
California State University

Egyptian Cartouche Lesson Plan

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Introduce elementary students to ancient Egyptian art through this fun clay lesson. Students study hieroglyphics and make cartouches with their names inscribed.
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Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Fresh Water Jar

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a container to hold cold, fresh water made especially for use in the Japanese tea gathering. Its shape reminds us of a wooden bucket used to carry water from a well, but it is made out of porcelain, a glazed ceramic fired at a...
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Curated OER

Pics 4 Learning Images for Education: Ceramics

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Dozens of useful photos of various ceramics from around the world at this stie from Pics 4 Learning Inc. A useful reference in an art or history class. Browse through the examples, then click to enlarge.
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Other

Cal Earth the California Institute of Earth Art and Architecture

For Students 9th - 10th
Founded and directed by the internationally renowned architect and author Nader Khalili, this institute works to create homes from the earth using such materials as sand, clay, and dirt. Its mission is to create tree-less places for...
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Other

Pottery Studio

For Students 9th - 10th
This site boasts 5,000 pages of information about pottery! You'll find extensive lists of potters and examples of their artwork. Thousands of photographic examples to use as references or inspiration!
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wikiHow

Wikihow: How to Throw a Pot

For Students 9th - 10th
Easy to understand instructions on beginning a pot on the wheel. Follow links to learn more about the topic.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Arts and Crafts

For Students 9th - 10th
This encyclopedia article from Wikipedia details how the term "arts and crafts" came into existence and lists a wealth of links to other encyclopedia articles on different types of arts and crafts. Links are provided for additional...
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Handout
Andre Dollinger

Reshafim: Foundry Workers

For Students 9th - 10th
Drawings on the tomb of Rekhmire show the various tasks the foundry workers did in the process of working with molten metal. Read about the materials, tools, and working conditions of these craftsmen.
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Article
wikiHow

Wikihow: How to Throw a Cylinder

For Students 9th - 10th
Written instructions for centering and throwing a cylinder on a potter's wheel. You also have the option of starting a discussion on this topic or editing information to make the site more useful to others.

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