Clay Pinch Pots3rd Grade Art

Assistive Technology Final

Vanessa Telischak

Objectives Fundamental

SWBAT: Create a pinch pot using clay hand building techniques. Identify the steps used to create a clay pinch pot.

Standard SWBAT:

Create a pinch pot and add texture using tools. Attach two pieces of clay together using a score and slip

technique.

Enhanced SWBAT:

Create a pinch pot with texture and one or more attachments Employ a second hand building technique (slab) to create a lid for

their pinch pot

Principles of Universal Instructional Design

Equitable Use

Flexibility in Use

Simple and Intuitive

Perceptible Information

Low Physical Effort

Size and Space for approach

Tolerance for Error

ActivitiesFundamental

Create a basic pinch pot using a clay hand building technique

Smooth sides of pinch pot Standard

Create a pinch pot with texture Add a clay attachment using a score and slip

technique

Technology Video played on Smart Board to demonstrate step-

by-step directions Smart Board used to display step-by-step written

directions

Adapted Materials Visual

Video demonstrating each step of the project Posters with pictures accompanied by simple

typed directions under each image

Auditory Oral class discussion for verbal student replies Teacher feedback after each step

Kinesthetic Hand-on clay activity with assistive clay tools Movement around the room

Strategies for Autism

Directions are broken down into logical and sequential steps

Video of teacher demonstration Display step-by-step directions on Smart Board Paper directions also available

Posters with pinch pot directions and pictures are displayed in the art room

Students are grouped in groups of 4 and are encouraged to help one another throughout the process

Strategies for LD Students

Multi-sensory demonstration is used as an instructional tool to enhance comprehension and retention

Direction handout sheets used as progress checklist

Relate the new learning to student’s prior knowledge and experiences I.e. Students can create a pinch pot to hold

their things in or create a mug to drink out of (student motivator)

Strategies for ED/BD Students

Create a welcome and safe environment for all students to feel comfortable in

Work together with the student’s family members and other school professionals to meet the student’s individual needs

Provide positive verbal reinforcement along with a positive attitude and behavior point system

Use auditory strategies, such as speaking slowly, repetition of key information and instructions and

Credits

Sousa, David A. How the Special Needs Brain Learns. 2nd Edition. Thousand Oaks: Corwin Press, 2007.

Sousa, David A. How the Brain Learns. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin, 2006.

Images http://www.udlcenter.org/ (Image of students at their desks) http://www.osartistsco-op.com/how_pinch.html (Image of Pinch pot

directions) https://diy.org/skills/potter/challenges/367/ (Image of pinch pot) http://taysch.blogspot.com/2011_04_01_archive.html (Image of

colorful pinch pots)