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Betty Woodman – Ceramics Artist

In this lesson, students will learn about a contemporary ceramics artist/sculptor, Betty Woodman. This lesson allows students to learn more about a contemporary ceramics artist and the social context that influenced her work.

Mythical Creatures
Ceramic Sculptures

In this lesson, students will learn about the ways that art can be used as a tool to communicate the folklore of a group of people. This lesson allows students to learn about global cultures while also building on foundational ceramics skills to make a sculpture of their own. 

Understanding
Historical Perspectives

This lesson was designed for high school art classes. In this lesson, students work to learn more about art history and the ways art has historically been used to communicate a message. 

Understanding
different Perspectives

Part two in a larger unit plan, this lesson was created for high school art classes. In this lesson, students will build on the idea that art is a tool for communicating emotions.

Sharing Your
Perspective

In part three of this unit plan, designed for high school, students will get the opportunity to use art to communicate a message that is meaningful to them by making a zine.

Elementary School Lesson Plans

High School Lesson Plans

Printed Poppies
Mixed Media

In this lesson, students will learn about printing making and pop art. This lesson allows students to learn more about a well-known printmaking artist. Students will also begin to visualize different media and the various possibilities that exist when combining them.

Pinch Pot
Animals

In this lesson, students will learn about the creation of clay and its historical uses, notably pinch pots, and learn foundational pottery skills. This lesson allows students to learn more about the history of ceramics and learn ceramics skills that are the building blocks for future projects. 

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