6 sessions; 40 minutes per session

1. SWBAT identify the characteristics of underwater animals/fish.
2. SWBAT create a pinch pot.
3. SWBAT score and slip clay together to create an animal out of a pinch pot.
4. SWBAT design an appropriate underwater habitat for their pinch pot animal.

1. Pinch pot worksheet (attached)
2. Clay
3. Clay tools
4. Underglaze
5. Clear glaze
6. Ocean powerpoint/books
7. Drawing paper
8. Black sharpies
9. Crayons/colored pencils

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Day 1: Look at a power point/books about the ocean. Brainstorm animals that live in the ocean. Pass out the design a pinch pot animal worksheet and have students complete it. Discuss the characteristics of underwater animals (fins, gills, etc.)

Day 2-3: Demonstrate how to make a pinch pot and how to score and slip pieces onto it. Give students two days to design their pot. On the second day, show them how to refine it with an elephant ear sponge.

Day 4-5: While the pinch pot animals are drying and firing, have students design an ocean habitat drawing to go with their pinch pot animal. Draw with pencil, outline with Sharpie, and color with crayon/colored pencils.

Day 6: Underglaze the animals, and then coat with clear glaze.

[K-4] Students use different media, techniques, and processes to communicate ideas, experiences, and stories

[K-4] Students use art materials and tools in a safe and responsible manner

[K-4] Students know the differences between materials, techniques, and processes

[K-4] Students select and use subject matter, symbols, and ideas to communicate meaning

[K-4] Students explore and understand prospective content for works of art

Texture, Form, Proportion/Size

Ceramics

Science

Pinch Pot Sea Animals.pdf