Examples of Mammals with Litters
Resource Type
Reference
Areas of Study
Collections
Lesson Plan
Description
Students will learn about mammals and their offspring as they experiment with scale and form to create multiples of a chosen animal in various sizes using air-dry clay. They will present artwork in a diorama and participate in a reflective group critique.
Level
Areas of Study
Collections
Lesson Objectives
Students will learn which animals have their offspring in litters.
Students will study the characteristics of animals in preparation for making their artwork.
Students will use basic forms to sculpt a parent animal and explore scale to sculpt baby animals.
Teaching Strategies
- Discuss mammals and litters of offspring.
- Demonstrate how to sketch animals using simple shapes.
- Show how to sculpt basic forms, understand scale, and join clay pieces together.
- Present options for embellishments.
National Standards
Create
Use observation and investigation in preparation for making a work of art.
VA:Cr1.2.1aExperiment with various materials and tools to explore personal interests in a work of art or design.
VA:Cr2.1.2aUse observation and investigation in preparation for making a work of art.
1.VA:Cr1.2Experiment with various materials and tools to explore personal interests in a work of art or design.
2.VA:Cr2.1Time Requirements
Teacher Prep Time
20 minutes
Demonstration Time
20 minutes
Student Studio Time
1 hour and 30 minutes
Supplies and Materials
- Paper
- Pencil
- Eraser
- Colored pencils
- Air-dry clay & tools (sculpting tools, mat, water bowl)
- Embellishments (pipe cleaners, toothpicks, wiggly eyes etc.)
- White glue
- Acrylic paint material (paint, brushes, palette, water cup)
National Standards
Create
Use observation and investigation in preparation for making a work of art.
VA:Cr1.2.1aExperiment with various materials and tools to explore personal interests in a work of art or design.
VA:Cr2.1.2aUse observation and investigation in preparation for making a work of art.
1.VA:Cr1.2Experiment with various materials and tools to explore personal interests in a work of art or design.
2.VA:Cr2.1
Steps
Learn About & Sketch Animals
Learn about and discuss animals that have offspring in litters.
Sketch an animal of choice.
Decide how many animals to create and their sizes in comparison to each other.
Instructional Materials
Manage Material
Create a UnitADD
This has been added to
Close
Exclusive FLEX Content
In order to access this exclusive content, you must be a FLEX Member.
Get Flex In My School
Close
How to Join Clay
Resource Type
Reference
Areas of Study
Collections
Pro Packs
Exclusive FLEX Content
In order to access this exclusive content, you must be a FLEX Member.
Get Flex In My School
Close
Air Dry Clay Finishes
Resource Type
Reference
Areas of Study
Collections
Pro Packs
Exclusive FLEX Content
In order to access this exclusive content, you must be a FLEX Member.
Get Flex In My School
Manage Material
Create a UnitADD
This has been added to
Close
How to Make Air Dry Clay Slip
Resource Type
Reference
Areas of Study
Collections
Pro Packs
Exclusive FLEX Content
In order to access this exclusive content, you must be a FLEX Member.
Get Flex In My School
Manage Material
Create a UnitADD
This has been added to
Close
2 Ways to Make a Paper Diorama
Resource Type
Reference
Areas of Study
Collections
Exclusive FLEX Content
In order to access this exclusive content, you must be a FLEX Member.
Get Flex In My School
Manage Material
Create a UnitADD
This has been added to
Close
5 Tips for Using Air Dry Clay
Resource Type
Reference
Areas of Study
Collections
Pro Packs
Exclusive FLEX Content
In order to access this exclusive content, you must be a FLEX Member.
Get Flex In My School
Close
Exit Slip 3 2 1
Assessment Type
Formative
Areas of Study
Collections
Exclusive FLEX Content
In order to access this exclusive content, you must be a FLEX Member.
Get Flex In My School
Close
Move to Class or Unit
ADD
This has been added to .