Supplies needed:
- 1.5lbs of clay
- popsicle stick
- toothpick
- dull knife
- water
- sponge
- Various objects that have texture (optional)
Day on the Dead skulls (Dia De Los Muertos)
Essential question: What is Dia De Los Muertos and why is it celebrated? What is your knowledge of clay?
How will we know if they’ve learned it?
Students will have a final masterpiece and the skills to create other works if necessary at a more advanced level.
What will we do if they don’t learn it?
Students will be re-taught and can utilized videos to re-work missing elements of their assignment.
What will we do if they have / have already learned?
Students can always go above and beyond the instructions to create a more challenging experience.
My students understand and can… by the end of the lesson
know how to hand build in clay an understand the meaning of Day of the Dead
Teks: 117.C (3) Historical and cultural relevance. The student demonstrates an understanding of art history and culture by analyzing artistic styles, historical periods, and a variety of cultures. The student develops global awareness and respect for the traditions and contributions of diverse cultures. The student is expected to: (A) compare and contrast historical and contemporary styles while identifying general themes and trends; (B) describe general characteristics in artwork from a variety of cultures, which might also include personal identity and heritage;
Essential question: What is Dia De Los Muertos and why is it celebrated? What is your knowledge of clay?
How will we know if they’ve learned it?
Students will have a final masterpiece and the skills to create other works if necessary at a more advanced level.
What will we do if they don’t learn it?
Students will be re-taught and can utilized videos to re-work missing elements of their assignment.
What will we do if they have / have already learned?
Students can always go above and beyond the instructions to create a more challenging experience.
My students understand and can… by the end of the lesson
know how to hand build in clay an understand the meaning of Day of the Dead
Teks: 117.C (3) Historical and cultural relevance. The student demonstrates an understanding of art history and culture by analyzing artistic styles, historical periods, and a variety of cultures. The student develops global awareness and respect for the traditions and contributions of diverse cultures. The student is expected to: (A) compare and contrast historical and contemporary styles while identifying general themes and trends; (B) describe general characteristics in artwork from a variety of cultures, which might also include personal identity and heritage;