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Clay Mask Lesson Plan

The secondary lesson plan is for a 90-minute art class where students will create clay masks influenced by different cultures. Students will learn clay tools and techniques, research cultural mask traditions, and design an original mask representing the culture of their choice. The teacher will provide demonstrations on clay work and facilitate discussions to introduce cultural concepts. Formative assessments include student reflections and sketches, while summative assessments consist of a rubric evaluation of the finished masks and presentations. Differentiation is addressed through demonstrations, discussions, and allowing students to choose their area of cultural focus.

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Clay Mask Lesson Plan

The secondary lesson plan is for a 90-minute art class where students will create clay masks influenced by different cultures. Students will learn clay tools and techniques, research cultural mask traditions, and design an original mask representing the culture of their choice. The teacher will provide demonstrations on clay work and facilitate discussions to introduce cultural concepts. Formative assessments include student reflections and sketches, while summative assessments consist of a rubric evaluation of the finished masks and presentations. Differentiation is addressed through demonstrations, discussions, and allowing students to choose their area of cultural focus.

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Secondary Lesson Plan Template

Cultural Clay Masks


Name of class: Art 1
Length of class: 90 minutes
LEARNING GOALS

Standard 1
Understanding and applying media, techniques, and
processes
Standard 4
Understanding the visual arts in relation to history and
cultures

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Student will be able to create a mask using clay tools and


processes.
Student will be able to understand cultural influences within art.
Student will be able to explore diversity through research and
creation.
CONTENT

SKILLS:

Pottery Terms:
Clay
wet clay,
leather hard,
green ware,
bisque ware,
green ware
slab

How/When to join clay together slip and


score
How to form a contoured mask
How to research cultures
How to interpret cultural influences within
art

Tools
slab roller,
rubber rib,
wooden rib,
needle tool
RESOURCES/MATERIALS NEEDED

Clay
Clay tools: rubber rib, wooden rib, needle tool, slab roller, (etc)
Slip

Kiln
Acrylic paint
Clay mask examples/African dance video
Computers/Internet
LEARNING PLAN (How will you organize student learning in this lesson?
ACTIVATE

Students will be shown a video of an African dance where a mask


is being worn. We will discuss how the dancer embodies the
character of the mask.

ACQUIRE & APPLY

1. Discussion/Lecture:
Large group openly discuss new key terms and review
vocabulary/concepts with handout and by writing/drawing them on
the board. Start a discussion about cultural influences that we
experience in our everyday life. Guide the discussion towards
other cultures and talk about how cultural traditions are
incorporated in art. Refer to examples and explain how
techniques can be used to engage a viewer. Discuss symbols that
are used. Explain the assignment and expectations (to create a
clay mask that is influenced by cultural traditions).
2. Reflect:
Provide time for students to do a Track Your Thinking exercise
where they can write down/plan out/sketch their ideas and to
reflect on what was just presented. Allow students to discuss
their ideas with a neighbor.
3. Research
Have computers available for students to begin researching their
chosen culture. Review how to use the internet and books as
educational (trustworthy) resources.
4. Work time
The students will collect information about a culture and will
create a mask that represents that culture. Will provide
demonstration based on students development.
**Use the large and small group discussion to evaluate the student
involvement and excitement. Use a thumbs up/down/middle to

gauge how well the students understand the assignment and how
enthused they are.

ASSESSMENT

Pre-Assessment:
- Previously made slab pots will show which techniques need
to be demonstrated and discussed again.
Formative Assessment:
- Track Your Thinking writing exercise
- Sketches
- Large and small group discussions
Summative Assessment:
- Rubric - Construction, Craftsmanship, Creativity, Culturally
Influenced
- Presentation of their work

Differentiation

Instruction
- Multiple Intelligence:
- Writing on board and handout, pictures on board and
handout, tangible examples within classroom, small group
discussion, large group discussion, computers available for
research
- Extensive demonstrations are available for those who need it
Assessment
- Student choice/interest they choose which culture to study
- Rubric can be adjusted as needed
- Presentation of their work can be written or oral

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