Clay Masks

The picture above is from a clay lesson activity. We made clay masks for the clay lesson activity. We first were given a slab of clay and formed it into the shape of mask we wanted. After that, we made designs on our mask using lines and different textures. Then, we made the facial features of the mask (eyes, nose, and mouth). Finally, after our mask dried, we painted the mask. 
This lesson would be fun for students of all ages. You could incorporate clay into any lesson you are doing. Say you are in a social studies unit talking about American history. You could have the students make an American flag. This opportunities are endless for clay.