Free Lesson Plan: Clay Hands

Clay Hands Level: Elementary and Middle School Duration: Two 45-minute class periods Historical Overview: August Rodin and France Goals and Objectives: To introduce sculpting techniques. Vocabulary: Positive and negative space, carving additive and subtractive methods, proportion, scale Materials: Clay, carving tools, wire and washer clay cutting tool, sponges, water containers, …

Free Lesson Plan: Paper Making and Paper Casting

Paper Making and Casting Level: Elementary and Middle School Duration: Three 45-minute class periods Historical Overview: Japanese paper Goals and Objectives: To introduce the paper-making process and the importance of recycling paper Vocabulary: Deckle, pulp, cotton, recycling, molds, press, iridescent Materials: Paper-making screen, cover screen, drain rack, envelope pattern, botanicals, …