Unit I Lesson Plan
Ceramic Processes and Vocabulary: A Gentle Way of “Getting Acquainted” with Ceramic Terms and Techniques
Primary Learning Outcome:
Students will recognize the terminology of and be able to identify various processes used to create ceramics.
Objectives:
The student will demonstrate concrete knowledge of key ceramics terms.
Materials and Equipment:
Computer; printer, Internet; a way of projecting from computer, examples of types of pottery, tools, kiln, etc.; Reproductions or pictures of ancient pottery; examples of student work
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. You can print out the glossary and simply go over it using examples or pictures of examples if need be.
- 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.