Activity | Topic | Grade Level |
Source | Time | Special Materials |
Upside Down Mobile: Build a fab desktop whatsit from a bunch of stuff | Works of Art | 3-4, 5-6 | ZOOM | 30 min. | Per group: 5 lbs. of clay |
*Kinetic Sculpture: Build a tower with parts that move in the wind | Works of Art | 5-6, 7-8 | Design Squad | 45 min. | n/a |
Mobile Forces: Balancing forces is important in both art and engineering design | Works of Art | 5-6, 7-8 | Teach Engineering | 1 hour | n/a |
*Indicates whether an activity is suitable for a community event. Activities considered appropriate for a large-scale community event are attention-grabbing but simple; use inexpensive materials; require minimal instruction, supervision, and cleanup; and can be modified to take place over a short period of time (about 15-20 minutes).