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Strength in Words

Lesson Plan

Description

Students will create functional jewelry from sheet metal. They will choose an empowering word and design a unique font by considering positive and negative space as they pierce, saw, and refine the word with options to form and embellish based on function.

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Lesson Objectives

Students will define growth mindset and identify the impact of words on mental health.

Students will research and develop lettering to create a unique font using positive and negative space.

Students will create their metalwork from a paper template and sheet metal by sawing and refining.

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Teaching Strategies

  • Facilitate a class discussion about growth mindset and the power of words while collaboratively creating a list.
  • Guide students in researching lettering and developing a unique font.
  • Show the purpose of a template and guide students through the process of piercing and sawing metal.
  • Demonstrate refinement techniques, such as filing, sanding, and buffing.

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Time Requirements

Teacher Prep Time

45 minutes

Demonstration Time

1 hour

Student Studio Time

6 hours

Supplies and Materials

  • Paper, pencil, eraser, scissors, glue stick
  • Sheet metal (20 or 24 gauge)
  • Bench pin, sandpaper (500+)
  • Jeweler’s frame, sawblades (#2/0),
  • Hand drill or metal hole punch
  • Hand and needle files, safety glasses, dust/particle mask
  • Optional: wrist mandrel, chasing hammer, rawhide mallet
  • Optional: wax cube, embellishing materials

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Steps

Introduce Growth Mindset and Brainstorm Words

Discuss the meaning of growth mindset, considering questions such as: How do words impact emotions? How does repeating specific words or seeing words often impact one’s self-image (or that of others)? Brainstorm words connected with feelings.

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Instructional Materials

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Words Have Impact Worksheet

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Creative Mind Map

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Jewelry and Metals Hand Tools

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Jewelry & Metals Safety Checklist

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How to Load a Jeweler’s Saw

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How to Abstract Letters

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Artist Bio

Glenn Ligon

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Reflection

Self-Assessment and Reflection

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