Art Lesson Plan

Title: African Coil Pot

Unit: Africa

Grade level (s): 1st-3rd

Medium: Model Magic

Suggested Time: 1 class period, takes 24 hrs to dry

Instructional Objectives (2-3):
Students will roll coils, flatten material into a slab. (MO)
Students will create art that uses techniques from other cultures. (KS)

Elements of Art (1-3) line, color, shape, form, space, texture, value
Line, shape, form.
Principles of Design (1-3) repetition, pattern, movement, balance, emphasis, contrast, unity
Pattern, movement.
Materials and Equipment:
Clay or Crayola Model Magic, (optional materials if class is painting: watercolor paint,
paintbrushes, paper towels, paper cup for water)
General Vocabulary (4-5):
Clay, texture, pinch, sculpture.
Art Production (based on Madeline Hunter model)
1.anticipatory set
2. state objectives
3. Input: art history, instructions
5. check for understanding 6. guided practice 7. independent practice

4.demonstration, modeling
8. closure

1) Show students a slideshow or a fun video clip about African coil pots
2) Give one package of clay to each student
3) Have students pass around the completed example of the African coil pot, as you
explain what you will be doing in class today
4)Demonstrate to the students how to roll snakes and coil the clay and join them to
create a pot.
5) Let students work on the project independently
6)Walk around the room to make sure each student is staying on task and making their
pots in a correct manner.
7) Once everyone has finished their pots, break up into their tables, and explain how
they can use their pots.
8) Place them on a rack to dry.
9) Dry for 24 hours.

Assessment (should relate to objectives):

What do you think these pots could be used for?
Do you think Africa could be the only continent to make these pots?

Modifications / Special Notes / Drawings

1) For giftedness, encourage students to create more coils and add more detail to their
coiled pot.
2) For special needs students, provide them with extra clay so that they can roll it into
thicker snakes in order to add more detail.