As a retired art teacher I totally agree with Pres and the others about applying chemistry and physics. I always thought the critical thinking involved in ceramics, was one of the key educational advantages. There are so many "MacGyver" moments in working with clay. Although high school kids would not remember the original tv character Macgyver. He could figure out a way to invent just about anything with chewing gum, a paper clip and lots of imagination. What is your goal with the clay? What do you have to work with? What are the properties of clay? What are the properties of physics? .... ok figure out a solution to create a three dimensional ceramic object, that will support itself, survive drying and firing, and be aesthetically pleasing.
I was very fortunate to have an administration that was supportive of the arts. If you do not have that, learn to speak "educator language". Pay attention to the key phrases in your english, math and science curriculums. I know critical thinking was always a term that helped me promote the value of ceramics to non art educators.
that was very supportive of the arts