Cultural Bowls Design Worksheet

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Part 1: Research (WALT: organise basic research on cultural bowls)

WALT: We Are Learning To use safe laptop research to find traditional bowl patterns and common materials.

Success criteria: I can list at least three reliable sources, name typical materials, and identify two cultural symbols and their meanings.

1. Before you start: which of the following is the best online search habit?

Type only broad words (not recommended)

Check author, date and source reliability

Use only images without reading captions

2. Check all useful research sources you can use (tick boxes):

Museum websites or online collections

Academic articles and cultural centre pages

Random social media posts without citations

Interviews with cultural practitioners

3. List three reliable sources you will use (title + URL or book):

4. Name the culture you researched and the country/region of origin:

5. Note two key symbols or patterns you found and their meanings (one per line):

Part 2: Design & Reflection (WALT: sketch bowl designs inspired by research)

WALT: We Are Learning To create respectful bowl design ideas that reference traditional patterns.

Success criteria: I can produce at least two sketches, label materials and explain cultural significance in 2–3 sentences.

6. Sketch two different bowl design ideas inspired by the patterns you found. Label each sketch with the pattern name and materials you would use (paper-mâché, paint type, varnish, etc.):

8. Reflection: Why is it important to acknowledge the cultural origin of these patterns when creating your design? (2–3 sentences)

Differentiation: Use step-by-step templates and extra sketch time for students who need it. Extension: Research how bowls are used today and design a modern interpretation to exhibit ($ budget estimate optional). Dyslexia-friendly reading: use highlighted key words, larger fonts and short bullet summaries when sharing research pages.