Lesson Plan

11-17 to 11-21-14
7th grade
Teacher: Calla Page (under supervision of Tammi Browning)
Title of Lesson/Unit: Scrimshaw
Grade Level(s): 7th grade
Anticipated Time Needed for the Entire Lesson/Unit: 5 class periods
Outcome(s)- Learning Targets
Students Can:
Carve designs into their vessels using the scrimshaw technique.
Anchor Standard 2: Organize and develop artistic ideas and work.
Enduring Understanding:
Artists and designers experiment with forms, structures, materials, concepts, media, and
art-making approaches.
Essential Question:
How do artists and designers determine whether a particular direction in their work is
effective?
Content Area Standards:
VA:Cr2.1.7a- Demonstrate persistence in developing skills with various
materials, methods, and approaches in creating works of art or design.
Vocabulary:
Greenware
Scrimshaw
Underglaze
Materials:
Greenware piece
Clay tools
Underglaze

Brief Description of Lesson:

Using their previously created tea pot or pitcher, student will place a coating of
underglaze onto their vessel and then carve designs into it, exposing the white clay to
enhance the design.
Scope and Sequence (Ordered Flow of Lesson)
Day 1:
Students will be introduced to the scrimshaw technique through visual examples on the
projector using airplay and actual finished pieces.
Students will be instructed on the properties of clay in the greenware stage and shown the
process of scrimshaw by the teacher.
Day 2:
Students will be asked to plan their scrimshaw designs, then clean their greenware.
Students will place a coating of underglaze on their greenware.
Days 3-5:
Students will carve their approved design on their pottery.
Accommodations:
Scaffolding as needed.