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Crayola

Crayola: Birth of Islands (Lesson Plan)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This site is a lesson plan that incorporates language arts, social studies, science, and art. After studying islands, and how they're formed, students create their own models using clay. Also provides resources and adaptations. (To...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Haniwa in the Form of a Warrior

For Students 9th - 10th
This object is a haniwa (lit. "clay ring"), a type of funerary article made during the Kofun era (300-552). Many kinds of haniwa have been found, including both simple clay cylinders and more elaborate forms, such as human figures,...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Fresh Water Jar

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a container to hold cold, fresh water made especially for use in the Japanese tea gathering. Its shape reminds us of a wooden bucket used to carry water from a well, but it is made out of porcelain, a glazed ceramic fired at a...
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California State University

Egyptian Cartouche Lesson Plan

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Introduce elementary students to ancient Egyptian art through this fun clay lesson. Students study hieroglyphics and make cartouches with their names inscribed.
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Tech4Learning

Pics4 Learning: Images for Education: Ceramics

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Dozens of useful photos of various ceramics from around the world at this stie from Pics 4 Learning Inc. A useful reference in an art or history class. Browse through the examples, then click to enlarge.
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Assyrian Clay

For Students 9th - 10th
Assyrian Clay Tablet - Morey, 1903
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Etc: Clip Art Etc: Clay's Monument at Lexington, Ky

For Students 9th - 10th
Known as "The Great Compromiser" and "The Great Pacifier" for his ability to bring others to agreement, he was the founder and leader of the Whig Party. Pictured here is Clay's monument at Lexington, KY.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Green Clay

For Students 9th - 10th
Green Clay was an American surveyor, representative to the Virginia legislature, general of the Kentucky militia during the War of 1812.
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Arizona State University

A.r.t.s : Navajo Pottery: Beautiful Objects

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This informative website contains pages discussing the history of Navajo pottery. Provides photos and explanations of various pottery techniques. Teachers can use these lessons to show students how to create and fire their own pottery!
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Manos De Oaxaca

For Students 9th - 10th
A fascinating site showcasing the life and artwork of Oaxacan artisans. Explore the photos of this enchanting culture and the pottery it produces.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Henry Clay

For Students 9th - 10th
A portrait of Henry Clay. He was the American statesman and orator. He ran for president several times but was unsuccessful. Speaker of the House of Representatives, Secretary of State, Representative, , US Senator from Kentucky.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Henry Clay

For Students 9th - 10th
Henry Clay, the famous American statesman and orator. He ran for president unsuccessfully several times. Speaker of the House of Representatives, US Secretary of State, Senator from Kentucky.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Henry Clay

For Students 9th - 10th
Known as "The Great Compromiser" and "The Great Pacifier" for his ability to bring others to agreement, he was the founder and leader of the Whig Party. Pictured here is Henry Clay at 40 years of age. Senator from Kentucky.
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Curated OER

Web Gallery of Art: Bouquet in a Clay Vase

For Students 11th - 12th
An image of "Bouquet in a Clay Vase", created by Jan the Elder Brueghel from 1599-1607 (Oil on wood, 51 x 40 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Bust of Rubens

For Students 11th - 12th
An image of "Bust of Rubens", created by Jorg Petel in 1633 (Fired clay, bronzed, 68 x 67 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Standing Angel With Scroll

For Students 11th - 12th
An image of "Standing Angel with Scroll", created by Gian Lorenzo Bernini from 1667-68 (Clay, terracotta, height 29,2 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Guizot or the Bore

For Students 11th - 12th
An image of "Guizot or the Bore", created by Honore Daumier from 1832-33 (Painted clay, height 22 cm).
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Curated OER

Web Gallery of Art: Laurent Cunin, Politician (The Angry Man)

For Students 11th - 12th
An image of "Laurent Cunin, Politician (The Angry Man)", created by Honore Daumier from 1832-35 (Oil-glazed clay, height 15 cm).
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Curated OER

Web Gallery of Art: Hercules and Cacus

For Students 11th - 12th
An image of "Hercules and Cacus", created by Michelangelo Buonarroti, c. 1525 (Clay, height 41 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Charles Philipon

For Students 11th - 12th
An image of "Charles Philipon", created by Honore Daumier, c. 1833 (Unbaked clay, tinted, 16,4 x 13 x 10,6 cm).
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Curated OER

Web Gallery of Art: Charles Philipon

For Students 11th - 12th
An image of "Charles Philipon", created by Honore Daumier, c. 1833 (Unbaked clay, tinted, 16,4 x 13 x 10,6 cm).
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Bright Ring Publishing: Robert Arneson [Pdf]

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
This fun ceramic artist is used as inspiration for a "silly self" art activity. You and your students will enjoy viewing his work.
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Planet Pals

Planet Pals: Dryer Lint Crafts

For Students 9th - 10th
A planet-friendly site for children and educators. This area covers recycling dryer lint to create crafts like papier mache, lint clay and lint paper.
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American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: Zapotec Urn O Logy Card

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the clay urns found in a tomb built by the Zapotec people of Mexico.

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