What is clay? It is earthen material that soft and can easily be formed to make bricks, title, and pottery. What is pottery? Pottery is fired clay that becomes hard and can be used as containers for cooking, eating, and storing food. Objective Students will understand why American Indians made pottery for their daily use. They will understand how they made the pottery by hand. The will learn the process of coiled pottery making through hands on learning activity. Background American Indian came to Georgia during the Ice Age around 12,000 year ago. They lived off the land and use what materials Duration: 30 Minutes.