a. Where did George Ohr live (what town)?
b. List the date George was born and the date he died.
c. What is a "mud baby"?
d. Where can we see his pottery today?
e. From which river did George get his materials to make his clay and paints?
f. Where will the new Ohr-O'Keefe museum be located?
II. Visit some famous museums on virtual field trips and answer the following questions:
a. What is the name of the famous architect who has drawn the plans for the new multi-million dollar Ohr-O'Keefe museum?
b. Is the "O'Keefe" in the Ohr-O'Keefe Museum name an artist with the first name of Georgia?
c. How do you think that George Ohr, his work and the new Ohr-O'Keefe museum have affected our state in the areas of the arts, cultural and economic impact?
III. Learn the basics about pottery and answer these questions:
a. What is pottery made of?
b. What do you make when you take a ball of clay and pinch it into shape using only your hands?
c. What piece of equipment is used when you "throw" a pot?
IV. Think about it:
a. Do you know any other people from our community who make or made pottery? If so, who?
b. Do you know any people who are related to George Ohr? If so, who?
