stART

Snapshot Art of Science Kids will be inspired to create an art project they choose based on 5 inspiration stations. Logistics Format Delivery Space: Audience: Activity Time: Set-up Clean-up Time: time: Camps Learning Centre Campers Ages 1 hour prep 15 min 20 mins 7-10 2-3 hour block Kids must help. Materials Must have Learning Goals General Materials: -white glue -dixie cups for glue -popsicle sticks for glue -scissors -pencils/pens/markers -scotch tape -blank paper Specific Station Materials: Duct Tape -regular duct tape -coloured duct tape -inspirational images, and objects Recycled Banners -old magazines -yarn -inspirational images and sample idea Cardboard Canvas -cardboard -pastels -inspirational images -tissue paper -figuring out a process -defining what materials will work -creativity -innovation -confidence -pride -problem solving -overcoming failure -risk-taking The basic idea behind this program is to get kids to SEE art or materials in real life and say, I CAN MAKE THAT!

-sample Negative Space Printing -random assortment of objects -masking tape -acrylic paint -framed samples Fabric Creations -scraps of fabric -cardboard Prep & Setup There are 5 tables in the room, and 5 inspiration stations. Set up the general materials on the counter, and then one inspiration station at each table. The bins can be used to help display the art. White glue should be poured into Dixie cups just as it is needed. 1 finger is enough, and they can come back for more when/if they need it. Instructions Day 1 Come up with an Idea 1. Take an art walk around the science centre. Have kids find pieces of art they like, dont like, and why. Ask them to consider what it is made out of, and how it was made. Share a few ideas with each other. 2. Move your art walk to the classroom with the inspiration stations. Again, walk around to see what you like, what you dont, etc. 3. Hand out blank paper and markers/pencils. Have students go back and visit the inspiration station that spoke to them, and come up with a sketch of what they would like to create. 4. As they finish their ideas, have them come see you. Help them to understand what materials they are using, and offer a few hints if necessary. This process is just to make sure they are not going to build a raft from duct tape, or a giant cardboard rocket. Those are great ideas, but we would like enough materials to last us through the summer 5. Hang up their ideas on a magnet to be used the next day. Day 2 Create! 1. Kids find their idea pages, and a space to work. 2. Kids create their project! Offer helpful suggestions, but make sure you are guiding, not telling whenever possible.

Other Resources: Here are some of the inspirational images: Carly has created a bunch of real art projects to use as inspiration as well.