1. SWBAT create clay animal.
2. SWBAT illustrate understanding of Oaxacan culture

1. Clay
2. Clay tools
3. Tempera paint

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1. Introduce students to clay methods, tools, etc.
2. Explain and show examples of Oaxaca culture
3. Show students power point of various examples of the wood carvings
4. Have a discussion of various qualities the wood carvings have (bright colors, animal shows movement, detailed)

1. Students will be assessed based on the attached rubric

This is a lesson from a teacher I worked with in a middle school during student teaching. I could see it working over a wide variety of age levels. 4th grade is a happy medium for me, students can independently work and still can grasp the concepts of the Oaxacan culture.

Texture, Form, Color/Value

Painting, Pottery

Geography, Multicultural Studies

Oaxaca Examples.ppt