Greek Pottery Project

Grade 7

Objectives:

-The students will learn about pottery and how it was made in Ancient Greece.

-The students will use Ancient Greek pottery shapes to produce a clay pot of their own.

- The students will then paint the pottery in the style of the Ancient Greece or with a famous painting.

- They will then answer questions about what they learned and evaluate their own projects.

Elements and Principles: Form, Line, Rhythm, Proportion

Materials:  Clay, Clay Tools, Paint, Brushes, etc.

Vocabulary:  Clay Question Sheet

- Pinch, Slab, and Coil are the three techniques used to form clay.

- The clay must Dry before being Fired in the Kiln.

- You must Score and Slip before joining two pieces of clay together.

- Trapped Air and Moisture will cause the clay to break apart in the Kiln.

Art Production:

- Anticipatory Set: Pictures of Greek Pottery will be placed in front of room.

- Statement of Objectives: Explanation of the project.

- Provide Input: Read Greek Pottery Info. Sheet

- Demonstration: Demonstrate how to use Pinch, Slab, and Coil methods.

- Check for Understanding: Ask students to repeat instructions.

- Guided Practice: Students will practice using Plasticene.

- Independent Practice: Students will make the Greek Pottery using Real Clay.

- Closure: Students will answer written questions about the project.

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