8th Grade Shop
Essential Questions:
How will tools help us realize our ability to create in wood?
What are the elements of craftsmanship?
How can we communicate using wood as a medium?
What does stone have to offer as a material?
Content:
Elements of Design
Sophisticated woodworking techniques
Sculptural explorations in low, medium, high relief in paper and wood
Carving Soapstone/Alabaster
Building on previous tool knowledge, techniques, etc
Safety, Clamping, Glueing, Lamination
Skills and Processes:
Series of sculptural exercises using hand and power tools
Using soapstone to make small sculptural objects, jewelry, dishes
Advanced lathe work
Exploring Individual
Assessment:
Self-assessment
Conference
Narrative report
Resources:
Books
Magazines
Internet
Multicultural Dimension:
Aleutian Soapstone Carving