Grade Level Duration Subject Area(s) NCSS/MCPS Standards

Title: Greek Pottery (3 Day Lesson) Author: Ms. Hoerning 6th Grade 45 minutes Social Studies (with art) Social Studies Standards Standard 6: Students analyze the geographic, political, economic, religious, and social structures of the early civilizations of Ancient Greece. Visual Arts Standards Standard #4: Students will demonstrate understanding of the visual arts in relation to history and cultures. Standard #6: Students will make connections between visual art and other disciplines. 1. I can discuss the contributions of the Ancient Greeks: architecture, literature, democracy, and art (SS standard #6). 2. I can use art to better understand Greek culture. Jackdaws kit Posters with the pottery Smartboard presentation with examples

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Primary Sources

Resources

*These primary sources will be used to help outline the different options for artistic design on the pottery. Students will reference these sources throughout the lesson. http://www.mcpsmt.org/Page/3966 http://www.mcpsmt.org/Page/3994

Preparation What does one need to do prior to instruction?

Hook/Formative assessment Instruction Description of the pedagogy, strategies, possible modifications and key skills or

-Prepare art examples to share with students -Gather the art tools, such as paper, sharpies, coloring utensils, pencils, and scissors. -Prepare a smartboard presentation that shows Greek pottery and artistic design. -Write questions for review -Greek music for background -Find a myth to read if finish early 1) Review game (hook) with questions outlining the material previously covered on Greek pottery. 1) Introduce smartboard presentation of different 2) Greek pottery examples 3) Discuss practicality of pottery designs and write down the students ideas 4) Discuss art designs

concepts needed to be taught for all students to be successful.

5) Analyze primary source examples (ss book, posters, and kit) 6) Discuss guidelines 7) Have students practice drawing - At least two different types of pottery - -An artistic scene - Have a plan for design 8) Hand out materials once they have showed their practice sketches 9) Work on artwork 10) Written description of pottery and design Day 2: Work on artwork and written discussion. **Get attention of students with a discussion on some themes they have chosen In order to assess the students and if they have met the learning targets, we will observe their artwork. Was the student able to provide a written description of what their pot would be used for in Greek culture? Can the student apply what they have learned about Greek culture or government and sketch it on their pot? We will not be assessing artistic ability, but rather the application of learned knowledge. Social Studies Standards Standard 6: Students analyze the geographic, political, economic, religious, and social structures of the early civilizations of Ancient Greece. **Each student will likely have a different connection to Greek history. The assessment will be if they included one aspect of ancient Greek geography, politics, economy, religion, or social activity. Visual Arts Standards Standard #4: Students will demonstrate understanding of the visual arts in relation to history and cultures. *Each student will be assessed on whether or not they included a connection to ancient Greek history and culture in their pottery. Standard #6: Students will make connections between visual art and other disciplines. *Each student will be assessed on if they completed a finished sketch of a Greek pot. This art will have a connection to social studies because they will be decorating their art with aspects from ancient Greece.

Assessment How will you know if the students understand your lesson and are capable of demonstrating mastery?