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Eighteenth-century pottery (1): In Clays of the Piedmont: Origins, recovery, and use, page 9; Figure 7 shows similarly representative examples of jugs and storage jars on the lower levels, and other utilitarian objects and not so utilitarian objects on the shelves above. The lower shelf has a covered jar and milk crock on the left, and a puzzle jug,...; By Dirk Frankenberg.

Eighteenth-century pottery (2): In Clays of the Piedmont: Origins, recovery, and use, page 10; Figure 8 shows a further range of jugs and jars, a churn, and a pitcher. Note that each of these is of slightly different shape and color. Each represents the specific potter and glaze. Potters have individual styles even when repetitively making similar objects...; By Dirk Frankenberg.

Face jugs in a Seagrove, NC, gallery: This is a display of face jugs in a gallery in Seagrove, North Carolina. Seagrove, located in Randolph County, is known for its numerous pottery galleries and studios.; Format: image/photograph

Colonial restrictions on pottery: In Clays of the Piedmont: Origins, recovery, and use, page 8; European colonists recognized clay as an important resource in developing their agricultural economy. Surprisingly, the king's governors restricted the manufacture of pottery because the British economic model for the empire (called mercantilism)...; By Dirk Frankenberg.

Facial studies through creation of a face jug: In this interdisciplanary lesson, students study the anatomy of the face and use what they have learned to create thumbnail sketches of expressive faces on jugs. The lesson incorporates elements of social studies, earth science, psychology, and artistic meaning.; Format: lesson plan (grade 8–12 Visual Arts Education and Social Studies); By Lori Shepley, Melissa Thibault, and Nelle Hayes.

How do I express what I believe? - Part 2: This is the second in a three-part lesson series seeking to examine belief systems and how they impact culture in the United States. This lesson, "How do I express what I believe?" requires 3 sessions at 40 minutes each to complete. The lesson series also seeks to let students examine their own personal belief system. In this lesson, the student will learn about the American tradition of the Face Jug/Pot and how it is used to express belief. The student will also create a Face Jug/Pot to express his/her belief, and this pot will be used in the third lesson entitled. "How do I present what I believe?"; Format: lesson plan (grade 5 Visual Arts Education); By Donna Pumphrey.

Observing connections: North Carolina pottery and face jugs (Lesson 3): This is the third lesson in a series of three in which students are creating art based on their observations: Lesson 1 Observing connections—art, poetry and the environment; Lesson 2 Observing connections—changing landscapes; Lesson 3 Observing connections—North Carolina pottery and face jugs.; Format: lesson plan (grade 4–5 Visual Arts Education and Social Studies); By Lisa Mitchell.

Women carrying water near Jodhpur, India: Two women carry water near Jodhpur, India. They balance wet clay jugs on their head. One is wearing a white shirt with a yellow sari and a blue skirt, and the other is wearing a pink shirt with a tan sari and a patterned skirt. On the ground around them, there...; Format: image/photograph

Hickory Museum of Art: Hickory was the first city in the Southeast to establish a museum of American art. The collections include contemporary folk art, American paintings and prints, studio glass, pottery, and more.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

Observing connections: Art, poetry and the environment (Lesson 1): Students will explore the poem of Pat Lowery Collins, “I Am An Artist” and create their own poem from what they see and experience. They will then illustrate their poems with a visual design. This is the first lesson in a series of three in which students are creating art based on their observations: Observing Connections —Art, Poetry, and the Environment (Lesson 1); Observing Connections—Changing Landscapes (Lesson 2); Observing Connections—North Carolina Pottery and Face Jugs (Lesson 3); Format: lesson plan (grade 4–5 Visual Arts Education and English Language Arts); By Lisa Mitchell.

Word family web: Students play a fun game with spider and fly to build new words using known word families.; Format: lesson plan (grade 1 English Language Arts); By Peggy Johnson.

Why does the Piedmont have so much clay and how is it used?: In Clays of the Piedmont: Origins, recovery, and use, page 2; North Carolina's Piedmont has so much clay because clay is, quite literally, “common as dirt.” Seventy-five percent of the earth's surface is composed of silica (SiO2) and aluminia (Al2O3), the primary ingredients...; By Dirk Frankenberg.

Observing connections: Changing landscapes (Lesson 2): The students will learn about the changing environment through study and observation. They will reflect on these changes in the environment and create their own landscape and habitat. This is the second lesson in “Observing connections,” a series of three in which students are creating art based on their observations.; Format: lesson plan (grade 4–5 Visual Arts Education); By Lisa Mitchell.

Hiking near the Himalayas: Mules: Trekking in the Himalayas in Nepal is not like trekking on the Appalachian Trail. Nor is it the same as climbing Mount Everest. Most tourists take certain routes, either to Everest Base Camp, Annapurna Base Camp, or a shorter route along the same trail. The...; Format: audio

Hiking near the Himalayas: Mules and kids: Trekking in the Himalayas in Nepal is not like trekking on the Appalachian Trail. Nor is it the same as climbing Mount Everest. Most tourists take certain routes, either to Everest Base Camp, Annapurna Base Camp, or a shorter route along the same trail. The...; Format: audio

North Carolina Traditions: North Carolina is rich in traditions. From crafts such as quilting and basketry to storytelling and Jack Tales, there is much to learn and enjoy. Traditions have been passed down through the generations and it is important that we preserve them for generations to come.; Format: bibliography/help

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