Greek Columns in Clay

Do you know the three main types of columns the Greeks introduced in their architecture?  The second graders have been learning a poem about them, and they used clay to construct various columns with the features mentioned in the poem.  They will display their work and perform their poems this Friday at their multicultural celebration.

Ionic columns are topped with scrolls
Doric columns are flat
Corinthian columns are much more ornate
And now you know all about that!

 Samples of student work:  They learned to join pieces of clay by scratching and using slip to attach the pieces.  They learned to roll cylinders, scratch texture, and to use water to smooth out their work. This was our first clay project of the year, and they did pretty well!

Corinthian Columns

Ionic Columns

Doric Columns