Empathize
Students will collaborate in empathetic discussions to gather insights on the cultural significance and personal connections with Southwestern pottery by engaging with community partners and exploring virtual museum resources, laying a foundation for their project journey.
Day 1
15 min over capacity (45 min available across 1 day)
Meet the Pottery Voices
Launch 60m
Define
Students will gather in small discussion groups to articulate and document the core purpose and goals of their Anasazi coil pot project, reflecting on how connecting with Southwestern pottery's history and cultural significance will guide their creative process and influence the community impact of their work.
Day 1
No activities have been added to this phase yet.
Ideate
Students will brainstorm and collaborate with their peers and community partners to generate innovative ideas for their coil pots, considering the historical techniques and cultural significance of Ancestral Puebloan pottery to address the essential questions and set the groundwork for their individual creations.
Day 2
Coil Pot Concept Sketches
Deliverable
Draft
Students will collaborate and draft initial sketches and outlines for their personalized coil pots, incorporating Ancestral Puebloan techniques and cultural inspirations discussed in previous phases, setting the foundation for their subsequent creations.
Day 3
Iterate Pottery Prototypes
Deliverable
Test
Students will engage in a prototype showcase where they test their coil pot designs by sharing and discussing their functionality and aesthetic impact with peers, receiving immediate feedback on how effectively their pieces incorporate Ancestral Puebloan techniques and personal artistic goals.
Day 3
Pottery Exhibition Showcase
Assessment 2m
Critique
Students will engage in providing and receiving structured peer feedback using the 'Feedback Wall' method to offer constructive insights that will refine and enhance the next iteration of their coil pot creations, focusing on integrating Ancestral Puebloan techniques and personal artistic expression.
Day 4
Feedback Wall Kickoff
Launch 40m
Notice & Reflect
Students will engage in a reflective gallery walk of their exhibited pots, discussing the historical techniques applied and the personal narratives expressed, contemplating how these choices affect cultural understanding and future artistic projects.
Day 5
Pottery Heritage Showcase
Assessment
Southwestern Pottery Kickoff
Launch 45m