7th Grade Art

Portfolio side 1 is due this Friday.  Please make arrangements to work during seminar or take the portfolio home if the daily target goals are not met.

Art is....

Portfolio Examples

Final Exam Study links

Final Exams are this Friday Nov. 22nd.
8th Grade Final Exam:
http://quizlet.com/30644610/8th-grade-final-exam-sparta-middle-schoo-flash-cards/

7th Grade Final Exam: 
http://quizlet.com/30643149/7th-grade-final-exam-sparta-middle-school-flash-cards/

6th Grade Final Exam:
http://quizlet.com/30612067/6th-grade-final-exam-sparta-middle-school-flash-cards/

Weekly Agenda Oct. 21-25 2013

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B53gHYkMiqd1U2NVQ19OTGJkYTQ/edit?usp=sharing

Link to weekly agenda 10/21-25 2013

Coil Pottery Study Guide

Name____________ 

Class period_______ 

Coil Pottery Quiz Answer Key 

1. Compare and Contrast the coil pottery process (from the clay to the decorating and firing process) Maria Martinez used to what we used in class. List 3 differences and 3 similarities. Specify who did the differences. Ex. Maria did, We did, We both did 

Differences: (these are all of the possibilities, you only need to remember 3 for the quiz) 

a. Maria made her clay out of red clay, blue sand, and water 

b. We bought our clay 

c. We scored and slipped to attach coils 

d. Maria smoothed and pinched coils together 

e. We used pin tools for designs 

f. Maria polished slip covered pottery with a rock to get the shine 

g. We use glaze 

h. We use a kiln 

i. Maria’s son painted designs with a yucca leaf 

j. Maria fired outdoors 

k. Maria used cow chips to fuel the fire 

l. Maria smothered the fire with horse manure to get the black color 

Similarities: 

a. We both use the same coil process 

b. We both use pattern/rhythm for designs 

c. We both get the clay workable with water 

d. We both wedge the clay to get out air bubbles 

2. What created the high gloss shine of Maria’s pottery? 

It was polished with a rock. 

3. Did cow chips fuel the fire during the outdoor method used by Maria Martinez? 

(circle the correct answer) 

Yes or No 

4. What happens during the outdoor firing process to get the jet black color? 

It was smothered with horse manure. 

5. Besides the addition of metal, the firing process Maria Martinez used has not changed for nearly 1000 years. 

(Circle the correct answer) 

True or False 

Paint the Town: The Final Designs

Thank you to all of the students who participated in this year's Paint the Town Homecoming Banner Contest.  Every student showed amazing teamwork, pride, creativity, and quality work.  I am so impressed with the final results!