Mosaics
An ancient craft that originated in the Middle East about 5000 years ago.
Mosaics
Stained glass work has been used as a means of decoration for more than ________ years.
6000
_______ is generally a safe activity.
Mosaic work
Name the most obvious way to grade a mosaic project.
Size
Name two things in which mosaics were originally used for.
What sets stained glass apart from other glass crafts?
It is made using larger pieces, and is designed to allow light to pass through.
How can you eliminate the use of a tile cutter?
Use kits or precut tiles
Name one way to grade mosaics down and one way to grade them up.
I'm not typing out all possible answers so I'll tell you if it seems right or wrong.
These are often made using metal frames into which the backing of the mosaic is placed. They provide a surface to mount the mosaic on.
Trivets
What are two types of activities that are similar to stained glass, but they are cheaper and safer to use for intervention?
glass painting or etching
Due to glass pieces having sharp edges, what should be used as a safety precaution?
Gloves
Mosaic work can also be graded to increase or decrease the ________ or _________ demands.
cognitive;process
Which two materials of tile are the most commonly used in mosaics?
Ceramic or glass
Name 5 performance skills that can be improved through glass crafts.
Reaches, grips, manipulates, flows, paces, chooses, handles, initiates, gathers, organizes, etc.
Why is sanded grout a safety concern?
It is abrasive and may contain allergenic chemicals.
Simple designs that eliminate the need for cutting tiles will also decrease _____ _______.
task demand
Name three skill areas that doing mosaics can help improve.
What are the main improvements that Jill Taylor mentioned can come out of doing glass crafts?
How can mosaic projects be made to be more cost effective?
Use recycled materials such as broken dishes or other scrap/natural materials.
The complexity of the mosaic pattern dictates the organizational and visual/perceptual ________.
Challenge