Investigate North Carolina pottery history by creating clay animal whistles, a traditional leisure activity in the region. They research a particular animal and jot down its attributes to include in their project. Find step-by-step photographed images to guide you and your class through the project, as well as inspiring finished examples. 

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visual and performing arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Hold an art gallery to show off these projects after weeks of work
• Pair with a state or art history lesson

Classroom Considerations

• Complete this yourself before diving in, as there are a lot of pitfall areas that would be best ironed out with experience

Pros

• Includes a student-completed rubric as well as a teacher-completed rubric

Cons

• None