Elementary Visual School Arts

Rigorous Curriculum Design

Unit Plan
Subject (s) Visual Arts

Grade/Course Kindergarten

Unit of Study Ceramics

Unit Type Topical X Skills-based Thematic

Pacing 2 Sessions

Priority Standards or Learning Outcomes

Supporting Standards/Outcomes

K. V. 2 Apply creative and critical thinking skills to artistic expression.

Clarifying Standards or Learning Outcomes
Supporting Standards/Outcomes
K.V.2.1 Recognize that artists may view or interpret art differently.
K.V.2.2 Use sensory exploration of the environment as a source of
Imagery.
K.V.2.3 Create original art that does not rely on copying and tracing.
K.V.1.1 Identify various art materials and tools.
K.V.3.1 Use a variety of tools safely and appropriately to create art.

Name of Unit: Ceramics

Lesson Plans Brief Description Pacing

Introduction to clay:

Where does clay come
from and what it is used
for? Form vs. Shape

Make a coil using
ceramic clay. Add texture
and details.

Cut out shapes(circles-

flat)

Forms – clay (spheres-

three dimensional)

Create large snails

Session 1 – Introduce

clay –shapes, forms,

allow students to explore

Session 2 – Create clay

snails and review