LEARNING TARGET:
In this unit you will learn the basics of wheel throwing in order to create three even walled cylinder. As you work you will need to be actively engaged in experimentation, practice, and persistence.
SUCCESS CRITERIA:
In this unit you will learn the basics of wheel throwing in order to create three even walled cylinder. As you work you will need to be actively engaged in experimentation, practice, and persistence.
SUCCESS CRITERIA:
- I understand the basics of wheel throwing including the history, how to operate the wheel, safety concerns, and the physics involved.
- I understand what is needed to prepare for wheel throwing
- I know how to center the clay on the potters wheel
- I know how to open up the clay
- I know how to pull up the walls
- I know how to shape the clay
- I know how to trim the clay
- I can create three even walled cylinders on the pottery wheel
- I can document my progression of wheel throwing skills
- I can reflect on my experimentation, practice, and persistence
ASSESMENTS
Requirements:
Inspiration:
Basics of wheel throwing - 5 points
Development:
Wheel throwing notes - 5 points
Trimming notes - 5 points
Skill Checks:
- Centering - 5 points
- Opening - 5 points
- Pulling - 5 point
- Shaping - 5 points
- Trimming - 5 points
Creation:
Cylinder #1 - 5 points
Cylinder #2 - 5 points
Cylinder #3 - 5 points
Reflection:
Self Reflection -
Documentation - 15 points
Quiz
Total points-