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Mega Molecules—Scientific Sculptures
Small groups of students choose a molecule. Then, individually, students create the elements of the molecule compound using paper manipulation techniques including kirigami and quilling. The individual elements are then combined into one sculpture to create the compound.
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Express Yourself! Math Expressions
Students explore how to decompose and recompose equations and how equivalent expressions can be expressed differently. This graphic design project uses symbols to create various expressions of the same equation on each side of a cube. Symbols represent numerical values, giving students a key from which to base their designs and equations.
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Fashion Shapes—Geometry Sculptures
Students physically explore concepts of geometry by creating their own wearable sculptures using 3D geometric forms. The forms are created from straws, hot glue, paper, paperclips, and other found materials. Students will practice making 3D shapes by cutting out 2D nets and folding them into a variety of box forms. Students will also use the scale factor to create shapes for their finished work.
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Math Mandalas—Geometry
Students explore geometry concepts through their design and creation of mandalas. They will use their knowledge of circumference and area to develop a circle which will then become the container for their mandala designs and create their mandala by calculating the area and perimeter of different sized triangles and squares. Key concepts surrounding mandala design will be explored, including pattern, repetition, symmetry, proportion, and shape.
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A Peek Into Fiction with Tunnel Books
Students will explore the layers and imagery of a character or theme. These tunnel books have three layers, which can be customized to meet the needs of the students. Students are challenged to visually represent the topic through illustration on the tunnel book pages. Students end the project with an artist statement that asks them to reflect on the class subject and the creative process.
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The Animal in Me—Social Studies Exploration
Students will make a personal connection to an aspect of Native American culture, totem poles, and totem animals by researching how native cultures incorporate animals into their art and culture in a variety of ways and creating an individual mask representing personal character traits. Students will then choose an animal based on strengths they identify within themselves.
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A River Runs Through It—A Watershed Art installation
Students work together to create an art installation of a watershed. Recycled plastic serves multiple purposes in this project: it is reusable, economical material; it reflects the plastic waste that is in our water; and it shows students how much plastic we consume. Students create part of a waterfall, a fish, and a plant while learning about the different components of a watershed, including human impact on a watershed.
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Art Rocks—Earth Science Sculptures
Students explore earth science, identifying rock types and their characteristics, including luster, formation, location, and density. Sculptures of the rock are created using chicken wire, papier maché, paint, metallic paints, glitter glue, and tissue paper. To conclude the project students, will present their rock and introduce it to the class using a first-person monologue that explains the rock’s “story.”
