



Bring clay whistle-making to life in your KS3, KS4 & GCSE art classroom with this comprehensive 7-lesson unit. Designed for secondary students, this resource provides structured lesson plans, teaching notes, and assessment tools to guide learners through every stage of the creative process—from cultural connections to sculpting, underglazing, glazing, and final kiln firing.
This version is specifically designed for kiln-fired clay and includes UK, Australian, & New Zealand aligned curriculum standards.
For air-dry clay, check out our Clay Whistle Handbuilding Unit – 7 Lessons (Airdry).
What’s Included?- 7 Detailed Lesson Plans & Teacher Notes – Step-by-step guidance for teaching the full unit.
- Assessment & Grading Tools – Includes a detailed assessment rubric and evaluation criteria.
- Kiln-Fired Clay Focus – Covers underglaze and glaze decoration techniques for fully fired ceramic whistles.
- Structured & Engaging – Explores cultural connections, sound mechanics, whistle construction, and surface decoration.
- Flexible for Any Art Programme – Adaptable for different schedules, skill levels, and student needs.
- Art and Design Teachers – A ready-to-teach resource covering all aspects of clay whistle-making.
- Students – A structured guide for hands-on learning and self-directed exploration.
- Substitute Teachers – A complete, no-prep unit that ensures lesson continuity.
For the most seamless teaching experience, get this resource within our Complete Clay Whistle Unit – 7 Kiln-Fired Lessons & Teaching Pack and save 25% when you buy the full set!
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