Lesson Plan

Pottery Traditions

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  • As part of their study of Native American pottery traditions, class member try their hand at crafting and decorating a clay pot

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CCSS: Adaptable
Instructional Ideas
  • Model the coil method of pottery making and have samples available for class members to examine
Classroom Considerations
  • The activity requires considerable prep time
Pros
  • The packet includes illustrated, step-by-step directions for making coil pots
Cons
  • The images of the different types of surface treatments are imprecise
Common Core