Pot That Juan Built, The
Students will learn how Juan Quezada creates stunningly beautiful clay pots out of natural materials. The text is written in the form of “The House That Jack Built,” but is supplemented by descriptions of the entire pottery making process. The work of Juan Quezada has revitalized the Mexican community of Mata Ortiz from an impoverished town to a prosperous village where a community of artists works to produce traditional pottery.
Economic Concepts
- Productive resources
- natural resources
- human capital
- scarcity
Grade Levels
- Primary (K-3)
- Intermediate (4-6)
Related Subjects
- Multicultural
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