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UNIT PLAN /Pinch Pot /Clay

Sandra Barrett

Created on October 12, 2024

This unit consist of a three 45 min lesson with intro to clay,followed by construction of a pinch pot with attachment, game review, quizz and self evaluation rubric

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Transcript

Unit plan/Clay Pinchpots

/Content/slideshow

Subject:Art

Sandra Barrett

Sequence tab

  • Session 1. .Intro to clay and clay history
  • Session 2 . Demonstration on how to build a pinchpot and construction of a pinchpot
  • Session 3. Glazing and Self Evaluation

Learning sessions

3 Sessions 45 min each session

Objectives: To acquire skills in crafting a pinch pot from clay and to understand the process of transformation from plasticity to a finished product.

Evaluation evidence

The student demonstrates proficiency in recalling factual information concerning the origin of clay and the civilizations that historically utilized clay as a valuable commodity for practical applications. The student is capable of crafting a pinch pot following a demonstration provided by the instructor. The student has acquired techniques for effectively working with clay. The student has gained knowledge of the various stages of clay, demonstrating the ability to identify the benefits associated with each stage.

Evaluation criteria

Sequence

Standards

Emphasis/Balance

Principles of Art and Design

Form/Shape/Color

Elements of Art

Question: What do you know about clay? Answer: Clay comes from the ground, mostly from the sides of a riverbed. Clay can also be found inside of a mountain where it is moist Fact: Clay loves water

Previous knowlede

Introduction

Question: How did our ancestors discover clay? Answer: It was likely through a combination of coincidence and experimentation. The discovery was probably a result of both coincidence and systematic experimentation. Question: How did they find out that clay can harden? Answer:It is believed that this was discovered by chance, possibly when clay inadvertently came into contact with fire.

Previous knowledge

Introduction

Handout

Learning session: Stages of clay

Development

Step 4

Step3

Step 2

Step 1

Glazing

  • busts
  • full body sculptures
  • abstract
  • teapots
  • jars with lids
  • plates
  • bowls
  • cups

Sculptural

Functional Pottery

Types of Pottery

Review

BLooket

Quizz

Self-evaluation Rubric

Drag the star from the area to the stadium that matches your knowledge

Constrction/Craftsmanship

Attachment

Glazing