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Lesson 1: Snail sculptures

Children will sketch a pattern from observation before creating a sculpture from clay, using etching tools

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Differentiation

Pupils needing extra support: May instead of etching into the clay, use an object (eg pen lid) to imprint the pattern.

Pupils working at greater depth: Could consider how the colour of clay would create another level of effect on their shell – they could colour their original design.

What effect would different tools have?

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Burton-on-the-Wolds Primary School, Loughborough
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Burton-on-the-Wolds Primary School, Loughborough
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Burton-on-the-Wolds Primary School, Loughborough
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Burton-on-the-Wolds Primary School, Loughborough

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