Ceramic Ocean Food Chain Mobiles

Lesson Plan

Description

Students will research ocean food chains and construct a ceramic mobile representation of a three organism food chain.

Level

Beginner

Areas of Study

Animals Nature Ceramics Form Shape Texture Science

Collections

Under the Sea

Lesson Objectives

Students will research food chains within the ocean ecosystem.

Students will construct a ceramic mobile representation of a three organism ocean food chain.

Students will demonstrate proficient care of clay and clay tools, keeping their clay plastic over many class periods.

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Teaching Strategies

Facilitate student research related to food chains within the ocean ecosystem.
Demonstrate the skills needed to construct a ceramic mobile from decorative slabs.
Model strategies for the care of clay and clay tools and for keeping clay plastic over multiple class periods.
Prompt and support students as they explore and invent techniques for adding texture to their clay sea creatures.

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National Standards

Create

Explore and invent art-making techniques and approaches.

VA:Cr2.1.4a

Demonstrate an understanding of the safe and proficient use of materials, tools, and equipment for a variety of artistic processes.

VA:Cr2.2.3a

Individually or collaboratively construct representations, diagrams, or maps of places that are part of everyday life.

VA:Cr2.3.3a

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Time Requirements

Teacher Prep Time

30 minutes

Demonstration Time

30 minutes

Student Studio Time

2 hours

Supplies and Materials

Sketchbook (or scrap paper), pencil, and eraser
Low fire clay
Kiln
Canvas or similar table covering
Assorted clay tools, including a needle tool and rolling pin
Assorted texture tools
Glaze and paint brushes
Wire

National Standards

Create

Explore and invent art-making techniques and approaches.

VA:Cr2.1.4a

Demonstrate an understanding of the safe and proficient use of materials, tools, and equipment for a variety of artistic processes.

VA:Cr2.2.3a

Individually or collaboratively construct representations, diagrams, or maps of places that are part of everyday life.

VA:Cr2.3.3a

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Steps

Research Ocean Food Chains

Explore ocean ecosystems. Study food chains and the interconnectedness of undersea organisms using books, the internet, and other sources. Using the Food Chain Planning Sheet and a sketchbook, research and sketch the three organisms that will create a food chain.

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