Ceramic Chess Set Lesson plan that combines ceramic chess pieces with the construction of a chessboard with various options. Students have the option to make a useable chess set or an abstracted version of one that is non-functional.
Primary Lesson Plans
Drawing Closer to Nature In this Primary/Intermediate lesson, students create and photograph ephemeral sculptures, as with the work of Andy Goldsworthy.
Biodiversity Makerspace Creature Challenge A Grade 3 lesson plan to create a 3D model of a “new species” in a local habitat. Produced by the BC Ministry of Education, it is a comprehensive lesson plan that integrates Learning Standards of the BC Curriculum for Grade 3 Arts and Science. It was developed by Open School BC, in partnership with the Ministry of Education’s provincial Curriculum/Assessment team and BC teachers.
Intermediate Lesson Plans
Introduction to Carving: Soap Carving An Intermediate lesson that looks at Indigenous carving in BC, as well as the ancient art of carving from various civilizations. It provides suggestions for different age/skill levels.
Lighted Wire Sculptures A Grade 9/10 lesson plan inspired by Alexander Calder’s work with kinetic sculptures, mobiles, and stabiles that uses wire, fairy lights, and old theatre lighting gels.
Sculpted Figures in Motion A Grade 9/10 project that uses wire, fabric, plaster of paris, and acrylic paint. Students learn about expressive movement, elongation, and distortion.
Eco Animal Sculpture Inspired by the work of artists such as Chris Jordan and Brian Jungen, students create sculptures using “eco materials” – materials chosen for their sustainability and environmental awareness.
Inquiry Project Sculptures This project has been designed as part of an ongoing inquiry process in which students choose a passion, write burning questions, and then narrow or expand their topics to find that “just-right” starting point.
Drawing Closer to Nature In this Primary/Intermediate lesson, students create and photograph ephemeral sculptures, as with the work of Andy Goldsworthy.
Personality Preserves Grade 8-9 lesson plan inspired by the work of Aganetha Dyck, focusing on one’s identity and personal experiences. Students “preserve” artifacts that represent aspects of themselves and their lives through water bath canning.
Graduation Lesson Plans
Ceramic Chess Set Lesson plan that combines ceramic chess pieces with the construction of a chessboard with various options. Students have the option to make a useable chess set or an abstracted version of one that is non-functional.
Gargoyles and the Alter Ego Ceramics lesson plan focused on identity and social-emotional learning. Create a personally meaningful gargoyle form using ceramics techniques, while exploring personal identity.
Eco Animal Sculpture Inspired by the work of artists such as Chris Jordan and Brian Jungen, students create sculptures using “eco materials” – materials chosen for their sustainability and environmental awareness.
