Art in Our Community · Summer Term
Local Crafts and Artisans
Learning about traditional crafts (e.g., pottery, weaving) practiced in the local community and the skills involved.
Key Questions
- Explain the steps involved in creating a piece of pottery.
- Compare the tools used by a local weaver to the tools we used for paper weaving.
- Justify the importance of keeping traditional crafts alive in our community.
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
KS1: Art and Design - Knowledge of Artists and Designers
Year: Year 1
Subject: Art and Design
Unit: Art in Our Community
Period: Summer Term
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