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In this activity, learners explore the possibilities of clay as a natural material. At three stations, learners create sculptures, use natural items such as small pebbles, twigs, and pinecones to embellish clay structures, and paint with clay. These activities help learners discover the sensory qualities of clay as a medium. [Activity is publicly available through a web crawler capture on Archive.org.]
- 10 to 30 minutes
- 30 to 45 minutes
- $5 - $10 per group of students
- Ages 4 - 11
- Activity, Lesson/Lesson Plan
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per group of students)
- Natural clay
- Small natural materials, such as twigs, shells, rocks or pinecones
- Wet wipes
- Paint brushes
- Bowls
- Vinyl for table cloth
Subjects
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Earth and Space Science
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Earth Structure
- Rocks and Minerals
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Earth Structure
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Life Sciences
- Ecology
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Human Senses and Perception
- Touch
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Physical Sciences
- Structure and Properties of Matter
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The Nature of Science
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The Scientific Process
- Conducting Investigations
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The Scientific Process
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The Nature of Technology
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The Design Process
- Invention and Innovation
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The Design Process
Informal Categories
- Arts and Crafts
- Nature and Environment
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Links STEM to other topics of interest such as arts and humanities
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
Includes alignment to state and/or national standards:
Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
Rights:
- All rights reserved, Chicago Children's Museum, 2008