Stem/Maker
Space Activities for November 2015
November is the perfect
time to create STEAM filled Arts and Crafts in your classroom, afterschool
program, library, museum, or home. Art
Teacher on the Net at http://artmuseums.com/makerspaces.htm, shares ideas on how to put the “A” Art in STEM (Science, Technology,
Engineering, and Math) learning this November.
1.
Study the Leaves. Fall
is a perfect time to examine the amazing colors of the leaves. Take your group
on a field trip and studying the many colors of Autumn. Encourage Tweens and
Teens to take pictures with their cell phones and tablets. Gather the leaves and then make your own
artwork using Diffusing
Leaves
and Color Splash Liquid Watercolor.
2.
Experiment with Different Medias While Making
Leaf Rubbings. Use Colored
Pencils, Markers,
Crayons, and Pastel, and experiment with different types of paper such as
parchment, construction paper, tracing
paper, and even recycled newsprint to create
amazing works of art. Be sure to point out the veins that carry nutrients and
other scientific terminologies that make up the anatomy of the fallen leaves.
Explain that the season has changed and the leaf has stopped producing
chlorophyll so now we can see the other colors of the leaf.
3.
Make a Mayflower. Use a
plastic recycled water bottle, mini craft sticks, white
tag board for the sails, and quality Alene’s
Tacky Glue to create your own Mayflower ship. Be sure to discuss the science of why it
floats and remember to paint the sails and the body of the ship using acrylic
paint.
4.
Weave a Native American Basket. Thanksgiving
is a great time to use your math skills and learn to weave. Use recycled
plastic bags also known as plarn (plastic yarn) to create a basket or make a more
traditional one with the jute
kit.
6.
Plant Corn. . .Popcorn, that is! Terra
Cotta Planters are the perfect containers to grow
Thanksgiving corn and teach micro gardening.
7.
Design a Children’s Thanksgiving Table. Use
cardboard, found objects, empty water bottles, or just paper and pencil to
create a unique table made especially for children celebrating Thanksgiving. Be
sure to take a photo of the table. Don’t forget the paint and brushes to
embellish the cardboard table.
8.
Watch
the Macys Day Parade. Enjoy the traditional
Thanksgiving Day parade and then create a shoebox tableau of your own with your group. You
will need Alene’s Tacky Glue, glitter, paint, and clay, along with found and recycled objects.
- Tell Them Thank
You. Use recycled paper and found objects to
create thank you cards to give to
all the people you love this Thanksgiving, especially those closest to you.
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