Southwest Native American Pottery

Course Title Art 101
Date 10-18-04

Lesson Title

Southwest native american pottery
Stage Day 2 of 7
Objective[s] Material Preparation
Materials Board, clay, talc, sand, plastic
Introduction Review reasons why we are mixing talc and sand into our clay and how it changes the physical properties of the clay.
Modeling Demonstration
Method of Instruction Monitor and adjust
Product requirements clay mixed with proper proportions of clay, talc and sand
Assessment visual
Closure evaluate progress and introduce tomorrows activities
Enduring Understandings the composition of clay determines its ability to withstand extreme temperature changes
Essential Questions How does chemistry relate to Art?