Learn how Harding Black earned the reputation of being a "walking encyclopedia on ceramics" and discovered his innovative crystalline glaze by "accident." Consider early experiences that caused him to develop a lifelong interest in pottery and ceramics. Details »
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Learn how a person like Harding Black can be considered a national treasure. Practice methods of manipulating items from clay and then create, decorate and fire a standing mission facade from clay. Details »
Identify clay and other natural resources that were important to early Texas civilizations, and determine how various archeological artifacts were used. Practice several techniques to design, create, fire and decorate a clay medallion. Details »
Watch as these FRIDAY ZONE kids take the challenge to create their own Halloween costumes. Learn how to make the costumes for yourself. Details »
Build background knowledge and develop thinking skills that use detail to enhance understanding with VTS. Learn how this strategy for analyzing works of art can also be used as a precursor to working on a literary passage. Details »
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