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Pottery of the Ancestral PuebloSocial Studies · Elementary Social Studies · Grades 3–5Lesson plan

Essential question: How did the ancestral Pueblos make their pottery? What did they use to paint their pottery, and how did they choose their designs? Students will be able to: Identify the stylistic attributes of Acoma, Jemez, San Ildefonso, and Santa Clara pottery and distinguish between the traditional Acoma, Jemez, San Ildefonso, and Santa Clara pottery design motifs and forms. Recognize and create similar objects and stylistic motifs Background In this art-based social studies lesson, students of all grade levels will learn about native pottery. There are detailed instructions for making Duration: 60 Minutes.

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