Art / English Language Arts (ELA)
Title: Native American Vessels
Grade: 3
Art Content Standards: Unit 2: IA4; IIA5, IIA6; VA
ELA GPS: ELA3W1a, c
Objectives: The student will:
 Create a Native American symbol story about an animal that
represents their spirit
 Orally interpret the symbols and present a narrative to their peers
 Create a sculpted vessel incorporating elements of their animal and
symbols represent their spirit
Essential Questions:
What are the differences/similarities between writing with Native
American symbols and writing in English?
Materials/Tools/Resources:
 Native American symbols visual
 Pencil
 Clay
 Clay tools
 Glazes/stains/paints