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Native American Indian Art

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides illustrations and descriptions of Native American art and painting. Visual sampling of many Native American artists.
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J. Paul Getty Trust

J. Paul Getty Museum: Colors of Clay in Athenian Vases

For Students 9th - 10th
An examination of unique ceramics made by the ancient Greeks. Be sure to watch the video of how an ancient Athenian cup is made.
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University of Iowa

Streaming Videos of Burkina Faso and Ghana

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Dozens of streaming videos to view based on African art and culture. View examples of how masks are used in festivals and ceremonies, how pottery is formed and fired, art that is created for everyday living, weaving on a loom, funeral...
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Texas Beyond History: Life and Times of the Caddo

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is really a gateway for a number of other sites about the Caddo tribes. There is a site that introduces the Caddo, telling who they are, about their homeland, and the like. An interactive map traces the Caddo homeland. Caddo...
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Curated OER

Eternal Egypt: Pottery Ewer

For Students 9th - 10th
This clay ewer has a side handle and is devoid of any drawings or decorations. The ewer, which has an onion-shaped body, is supported on a round base.
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Eternal Egypt: Predynastic Pottery

For Students 9th - 10th
These six vessels are characterized by reddish-brown paint on a buff ground. One of the vessels, however, is an unpainted jar called black-topped red ware. The black top was achieved by placing a red clay vessel, while still hot, upside...
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Eternal Egypt: Oil Lamp Made of Black Pottery

For Students 9th - 10th
An oil lamp made of black clay; it is a large oil lamp, which gives plenty of light. The lamp has a handle by which it could be carried.
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Native American Art and Technology

Native Tech: Native American Technology and Art

For Students 9th - 10th
Informational site discusses the technology of Native American crafts and the meaning of those crafts. Touches on everything from pottery to clothing.
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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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The National K 12 Ceramic Exhibition Foundation, Inc.

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
A resource to support the teaching of ceramics to grades K-12. Submit student work, learn about available scholarships, and get tips and lesson ideas.
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Tech4Learning

Pics4 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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Eternal Egypt: Black Small Plate

For Students 9th - 10th
A pottery plate made of orange colored clay, it has a black glaze. This plate was one of the items used at the table during the Hellenistic era.

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