Faux Fossil Fun Experience an archeological dig, right in your own classroom! Students create fossils the way that nature does - by making impressions and filling them http: //dickblick.com/lessonplans/2005fauxfossi...
Coil-Built Pueblo Bowl 3-8. Students explore Native American pottery traditions and discover the purpose behind the animal imagery and geometric patterns used to decorate various pottery forms. Students with kiln access will learn how to use underglazes and glazes to transform their bowls into functional ware http: //cdn.dickblick.com/lessonplans/pdfs/pueblo_b...
Graph Paper Patterns Adaptable for almost any age level, the basis for this lesson is very simple: define a space and fill it with a repetition of color, line and shape to make what we define as a Pattern http: //cdn.dickblick.com/lessonplans/pdfs/graphpap...
Free Form Vessel 5-12. Using a balloon and coffee can base, create a sturdy vessel with Sculptamold compound. Finished pieces can be painted and embellished with mosaics and collage matierals. http: //dickblick.com/lessonplans/2007lessonpla...
Expanded Images This drawing project gives creativity a nudge by having children select a photo to start the drawing and then expanding it with related subject matter drawn all around it http: //dickblick.com/lessonplans/2008lessonpla...
Masking Tape Masterpieces This simple lesson plan encourages students to create patterns by overlapping and defining lines on a canvas panel, and add dimension by incorporating more canvases or objects http: //dickblick.com/lessonplans/2005maskingta...
Mosaic Tiles A very easy mosaic project that is enjoyable for all ages. Even very young children will enjoy pressing objects into the moist clay. http: //dickblick.com/lessonplans/2005mosaic/
Shoe Shine Students will learn learn basic oil painting techniques including blending and mixing colors on a surface http: //dickblick.com/lessonplans/2005shoeshine...
