Pinch Pots - Shonda and Clarissa

In this project, we began by learning different terms that are associated with clay.  Then we were each given a ball of our own clay to work with.  Together we got our clay readied and then formed our bowls with the correct pushing techniques.  From there, we were on our own to come up with what our pot was going to look like.  The only stipulations were that we had to include a certain number of the techniques we had learned that day.  I chose pattern on the outside with the swirlies, scoring and adding a piece of clay with the sunglasses in the middle, and asymmetrical shape. 

An extension activity for this project could be a lesson in Social Studies about an area or group of people that once used the pinch pots.  This project could tie in very nicely.  They could learn about the different uses they were used for, and with their own pinch pots have to tell what the pot's modern use would be.  A great way to tie in history of a group of people with a hands-on project.