Reyna Gabriel

October 9, 2019

Art- 1st Grade

Objectives Essential Question Standards Studio Habits of Mind

TSW develop How do artists solve VA:Cr2.1.1- Explore Stretch and Explore-
understanding of problems with clay? uses of materials and
characteristics/proper tools to create works When you stretch,
you are trying things
ties of clay through How do artists take of art or design.
that may be difficult.
exploration. care of clay and
When you explore
tools? VA:Cr1.1.1- Engage
you are discovering
TSW experiment with collaboratively in new ideas and ways
of working.
clay manipulation exploration and
strategies and tools. imaginative play with
materials.
TSW identify art
vocabulary relating to VA:Cr3.1.1- Use art
clay processes (clay, vocabulary to
coil, slab, imprint, describe choices
direct drawing). while creating art.

My Mantra:
1. I am the artist.
2. Today I will explore clay. I will try new things that may be hard.
3. I will manipulate clay to discover new ways of working.

Unit: Opening Clay Center

Lesson: Introduction to Clay

Materials:
 Materials for Guided Practice: Clay (handful size ball for each student), “tool box”
(sculpting tools, dowel rod, fork, toothbrush, rubber texture plate, ribs, water dish),
butcher paper/slabmats, sponges
Materials for table centers: Materials from guided practice, rolling pins, shape cutters,
texturing hammers, imprinting tools, clay balls and slabs (for extension)
Materials for 2D alternative: Collage center (glue bottles, glue sponges, scissors),
magazines, scrap paper, all media paper, Drawing center (crayons, colored pencils,
paint sticks, color sticks, markers, oil pastels)
Materials for Instruction: IPad (powerpoint, visual timer, camera, IMovie-demo video),
IPad dock, use student media for demonstration,

Anticipatory Set:
Have clay set out on tables.
State to students-
“Today we are going to play with clay!”
My Manta (Repeat after me)
Pass out clay, find a seat. 2 minute poke and smush time. Roll back into a ball.
Purpose:
To introduce clay. For students to learn through exploration and play. For students to
practice tactile art making/manipulation.

Input:
What is clay?
What is a coil? How do I make a coil?
What is a slab? How do I make a slab?
How can I create impressions and designs with my clay?
How to attach clay by scoring?

Input will be covered in part with anticipatory set and also through modeling and student
exploration.

Model:
Students will follow along with video and live demonstration. I will model clay
manipulation techniques. Students will participate in “challenges” to stay engaged. Challenges
may include: make the longest coil, create a slab that can stand on its side, draw a design in
your clay using materials in toolbox, create an interesting imprint, show a friend how you did
____, attach two pieces that can bear their own weight.

Clean Up Procedure:
Students are not to wash hands during class, we will all wash at the end of class. Ball up
clay, put materials back. The teacher will call students to the back sink in groups to wash hands.
Hands will be washed in the bucket with a sponge. Tools will wash off with them the same way.
Dry hands with towels after we wash. Meet on carpet for closure.

Assessment/ Evaluation:
Checks for understanding:
“Capiche?”
“When do we clean up/wash hands?”
“Where do we wash hands?”
“What does a coil look like?”

Evaluate explorations through wrap up discussion ( “What was your favorite tool, why?” “What
was your favorite station/center, why?” “Where does clay come from?” “What is clay?” “What
can we do with clay?” “What is made out of clay at your home?”)

Formative: Use self-analysis checklist as their ticket out the door.

“_____ Can I make a coil?
_____ Can I make a slab?
_____ Can I make an impression?
_____ Can I make a direct drawing?
_____ Can I attach two pieces of Clay?
Something I still need to work on_______________.
OR
An idea I have__________________.”

Guided Practice:
Students can choose to participate in clay rotating centers or work at alternative spaces
on 2D media (recalling on exploration of collage and drawing materials from previous lesson).
For clay centers as guided practice, students will rotate using a timer. The centers include:
texturing hammers for imprinting, dowel rods for direct drawing, texturing plates for imprinting,
rolling pins for slab rolling, and shape cutters for slab manipulation. Independent practice is for
clay exploration time. Teacher will be moving around the room and centers to check for
understanding.

Independent Practice:
Students can choose to participate in clay rotating centers or work at alternative spaces
on 2D media (recalling on exploration of collage and drawing materials from previous lesson).
For clay centers, students can move freely between 5 centers. The centers include: texturing
hammers for imprinting, dowel rods for direct drawing, texturing plates for imprinting, rolling pins
for slab rolling, and shape cutters for slab manipulation. Independent practice is for clay
exploration time.

Adaptations/Accommodations:
Addressing multiple learning styles-
I will give instructions verbally, visually, and students will have the chance to explore physically.
I will verbally narrate how to complete manipulation. Students will have the chance to explore
through modeling demonstration and freely on their own.
For students who may struggle with concepts, they can access demonstration digitally
using QR code/ teacher IPad. I also use small group demonstration and student examples.
Student-driven media options are provided to engage students at their own levels of
detail and skill. There is also a 2D option exploring drawing and collage materials to meet
objectives with different media after they complete manipulation and modeling input.

Extension:
Students will create shoe stamp texture pendants at center table if students become
unengaged with clay exploration. They will have the chance to look at eachother stamps to see
the variety of impressions. Students will press dowel rod through impression slabs to create a
wearable art piece after bisque fire.

Closure
 Students will meet on carpet for wrap-up after cleaning procedures. Discuss: “What was
your favorite tool, why?” “What was your favorite station/center, why?” “Where does clay come
from?” “What is clay?” “What can we do with clay?” “What is made out of clay at your home?”