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Team Art Adventure with Clay

Lesson Plan

Team Art Adventure with Clay

Collaborate on team clay sculptures

In this lesson, students will watch a short film about teamwork and then engage in a collaborative art project where they will create clay sculptures together. This lesson highlights the importance of teamwork, communication, and creativity, helping students develop social-emotional skills while expressing themselves artistically.

Audience

7-8 year olds

Time

1 hour

Approach

Game-Based Learning, Active Learning

Materials

Computer or tablet for video, Clay (in various colors), Clay sculpting tools, Video: Short Film: Crossing the Bridge, and Discussion Questions

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Briefly introduce the concept of teamwork.
  • Tell students they will watch a short film that illustrates the importance of working together.

Step 2

Video Screening

3 mins

Step 3

Discussion

10 mins

  • Facilitate a discussion using the attached questions.
  • Encourage students to share their thoughts on the video and relate it to their experiences.

Step 4

Clay Sculpture Instructions

5 mins

  • Explain the collaborative clay sculpture activity.
  • Demonstrate basic clay sculpting techniques.
  • Distribute clay and tools to students.

Step 5

Collaborative Clay Sculpture Activity

30 mins

  • Students work together in small groups to create clay sculptures.
  • Encourage students to communicate and help each other during the process.
  • Circulate the room to assist and observe teamwork dynamics.

Step 6

Closure

7 mins

  • Gather the students around their completed clay sculptures.
  • Discuss what they enjoyed about working together and what they learned about teamwork.
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Discussion

Teamwork Discussion

A discussion to reflect on the teamwork concepts illustrated in the short film and relate them to the collaborative clay sculpture activity.

What did you learn from the video about teamwork?

Encourage students to think about the characters' actions and decisions. Guide them to understand how working together helped overcome obstacles.







How did you feel while working together on the clay sculptures?

Prompt students to share positive experiences and any challenges they faced. Reinforce the value of communication and cooperation.







Can you think of other situations where teamwork is important?

Ask students to give examples from school, home, or community settings. Highlight the relevance of teamwork in various aspects of life.







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