Building a Bell

Lesson Plan

Description

Students will analyze the parts of a bell and learn how to create a functional bell out of clay. They will improve their skills by using the clay technique of coil building through practice and repetition of form.

Level

Intermediate

Areas of Study

Ceramics Sculpture Shape Form STEAM Engineering

Collections

Coil Pottery

Lesson Objectives

Students will examine various bell examples to understand how a bell functions.

Students will plan out all the parts of their design to create a functional ceramic bell.

Students will develop their skills using the clay technique of coil building.

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Teaching Strategies

Discuss with students what makes a bell function and create sound.
Demonstrate approaches to form a bell shape.
Show how to roll clay coils, properly attach coils together, and assemble bell parts.
Facilitate a class critique on how each complete artwork functions as a bell that creates sound.

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National Standards

Create

Demonstrate persistence in developing skills with various materials, methods, and approaches in creating works of art or design.

7.VA:Cr2.1

Develop criteria to guide making a work of art or design to meet an identified goal.

7.VA:Cr1.2

Plan: Generate original solutions through exploration and practice.

A.A.Cr.8.m

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Time Requirements

Teacher Prep Time

30 minutes

Demonstration Time

30 minutes

Student Studio Time

3 hours and 20 minutes

Supplies and Materials

Stoneware clay & clay tools
Sculpture turntable
Canvas mat & plastic bag
Water bowl & sponge
Newsprint, cone, & tape or cardboard, pencil & X-ACTO knife
Glazes & paintbrushes
String or rope
Hole cutter or straw

National Standards

Create

Demonstrate persistence in developing skills with various materials, methods, and approaches in creating works of art or design.

7.VA:Cr2.1

Develop criteria to guide making a work of art or design to meet an identified goal.

7.VA:Cr1.2

Plan: Generate original solutions through exploration and practice.

A.A.Cr.8.m

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Steps

Diagram & Analyze Bells

Diagram the functioning parts of a bell: body, cord, and clapper. Analyze bell body shapes. Decide on the forms needed to meet the design goals. Discuss and develop criteria for evaluating the success of the art.

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