This lesson resource includes a brief summary of the history of bead making and historic fascination with beads as adornment. A focus on design elements, color theory, craftsmanship, and technical skill in bead making is encouraged. The plan includes lesson goals and objectives; background preparation; a glossary of terms; a list of supplies; and…

This lesson resource focuses on the interdisciplinary study of dinosaurs and provides insight into the work of paleontologists. The plan includes lesson goals and objectives; background preparation; a glossary of terms; a list of supplies; optional supplies; and instructions and suggestions for lesson implementation. Supplies needed include a…

This lesson resource focuses on the portrait in a three-dimensional art technique. Materials needed include ceramic clay and a pear as armature for the sculpted head. Exemplars of both two and three-dimensional portraits are to be used as inspiration and motivation for personal expression of the human form. This plan includes lesson goals and…

This lesson requires attention to the composition and design elements essential to decoration of a curved surface. Skills taught are the techniques and processes of ceramic glazing and underglazing. Supplies required include commercially-made terra cotta flower pots, glazes, and a kiln. The plan includes lesson goals and objectives; background…

This lesson resource focuses on simple elements of design and composition and encourages uses of a variety of drawing techniques in the production of a one-color lithograph print. Materials suggested for use are simple and commercially available. The lesson incorporates a brief historic overview of the printmaking art. The prints of famous artists…

This lesson in multi-color printing utilizes a simple, commercially available printmaking technique. The lesson incorporates art history, aesthetics, criticism, and personal expression in reinterpreting the technique of a famous artist or artistic style. The plan includes lesson goals and objectives; background preparation; a glossary of terms; a…