Unit 1 Lesson Plan
Ceramic Processes and Vocabulary: "Getting Acquainted" with Ceramic Terms and Techniques
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[A descriptive form of the lesson can be found on the
Overview of Unit 1 page.]
In this lesson,
students become familiar with the vocabulary and processes of ceramics. This is
a good first gradient for introducing students to what is possible in the
creation of ceramic pieces. It can be done with a technology connection or
without. It is described here with a technology connection.
Primary Learning Outcome:
Students will
recognize the terminology of and be able to identify various processes used to
create ceramics.
Materials and Equipment:
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Computer |
Printer |
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Internet Connection |
Television and Scan Converter |
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Examples of Types of Pottery,
Tools, Kiln, Etc. |
Reproductions or Picture Books
of Past Examples of Pottery |
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Examples of Student Work |
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Technology Connection:
Students use the Internet to explore some basics of ceramics including
examples and short Internet movie clips of demonstrations.
Procedures:
- When starting this lesson, it is
preferable to have actual examples of pottery on which the various techniques
have been demonstrated and to be able to move students about the art area to
see the kiln(s) and wheels and other equipment. If that is not possible, have
plenty of books and posters or reproductions in the room. Briefly, go over the
processes, etc. with students while showing lots of examples of what you are
talking about. Once that is done, students can go to the computer lab and work
as individuals or in pairs on this assignment.
- Bring up the web site glossary of ceramic terms
and demonstrate (using a TV and scan converter or other tool) how
students can read each definition and follow the links to find examples.
- Have students log onto the web site and use the
glossary page to fill out their
crossword puzzles. The
crosswords can be done on-line, then printed, or students can be given
hard copies to work
while studying the glossary.
- When students have completed their crosswords,
you can have them do the online pop quiz
or hand out the pop quiz
document to assess their knowledge.
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