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Homeschool Art Adventures: Clay Series
Date:
Repeats every week until Wed Oct 06 2010 .
Wednesday, September 22, 2010 - 9:30am - 11:30am
Wednesday, September 29, 2010 - 9:30am - 11:30am
Wednesday, October 6, 2010 - 9:30am - 11:30am
In this three-week series, we'll use clay to investigate texture and form using the natural world for inspiration. Basic handbuilding and decorating techniques will be explored. Dress for mess. Reservation required
Restrictions & Fees
Restricted to participants age 5 to 10.
The fee for this event is $25.00 (taxes may apply).
For more information, or to register: http://www.threeriversparks.org/events/H/homeschool-art-adventures--clay...
Homeschool Art Adventures: Photography Series
Date:
Repeats every week until Wed Nov 03 2010 .
Wednesday, October 20, 2010 - 9:30am - 11:30am
Wednesday, October 27, 2010 - 9:30am - 11:30am
Wednesday, November 3, 2010 - 9:30am - 11:30am
In this three-week homeschool series, we'll use digital cameras to explore and observe our natural world. After learning camera basics, we'll discover how capturing light, shadow, color and form in nature helps us to see things we might otherwise miss. We'll practice photographing various subjects within the park. Each day will include classroom time and time outside shooting. Cameras will be provided. Reservation required.
Complete Schedule
Wednesdays
10/20/2010, 10/27/2010, 11/3/2010
Encyclopedia Smithsonian: Art to Zoology
The Smithsonian has linked to a broad range of materials here, including history, science, art and culture. A good first source for material or information. Some topics include lesson plans, and all are fully referenced. The entries are aimed at adults, but most topics are appropriate for children. It is all available for free.
My favorites so far: Zoology
Museum Kids: Just for Fun
From the Metropolitan Museum onf Art, here are eighteen interactive web games that teach about art, art theory and artists. Many cultures and time periods are represented. There are games for all ages, but if a game doesn't seem geared toward younger children, I'd recommend screening it first (for example, the one on Van Gogh's life includes mention of his mental trouble and suicide).
Spark Labs: How to make bio-plastic
From the Smithsonian Institution, here are instructions to make bio-degradable plastic with safe ingredients you're likely to have around the house. The pdf includes a brief history of plastic, and links to learn more.
Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History
Part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's website. Browse art by culture, region, thematic category and era. Includes background information and key events for each timeline. There are also thematic essays on a broad number of topics. The information here is written for adults, or perhaps high school students, but could be used a resource for gathering information for younger kids. A rich and extensive resource-- to give a better idea of the extent of the site, there are 92 links within the site related to Ancient Greece and 123 related to European Art in Renais
"The Country Gentlemen Travel to Extraordinary Worlds" Interactive Art Theory lessons/actvities for Elementary
Produced by the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, this vibrant interactive lesson introduces kids (or adults) to the artwork of Frida Kahlo, Jackson Pollack, Sargent Johnson. The "country gentlemen" (a pair of dogs) briefly explain the artpiece, and then invite the user to make their own art, with an interactive tool that lets them play make their own, similar artwork. It kept my kids happily occupied for about 40 minutes.
Robinsunne Multiplication Clock- a gorgeous alternative to drilling math facts
This is a BEAUTIFUL project idea to help kids visualize patterns in the multiplication table, and to let them review their multiplication facts without necessarily realizing that theiy're reviewing their math facts. A great alternative to the standard multiplication table for the artistic/ aesthetically driven child. Probably best for kids in upper elementary or older, because the project call for good fine motor skills.
If you have a big piece of paper in the house and colored pencils, you probably have everything you need.
Art-to-Go from the Baltimore Museum of Art (for all ages)
Every month in the school year the Baltimore Museum of Art picks a piece of art in their collection, writes up an art theory lesson for that piece, including an art project, and makes the lesson and a high quality photograph of the piece available for free download. This is the third school year they've done it, and the archives are freely available. The art they've chosen is stunning, and the projects tend to be managable at home, assuming you have or are willing to purchase materials when necessary. The collection includes art from a wide range of locations and time peri
Creativity Resources from the Denver Art Museum
Lesson plans for Early Childhood, Elementary and Secondary levels. Each focuses on a particular piece of art, and includes a full page photo of the art piece in question, allowing you to do the lesson at home. There is also a database of the museum's art work, searchable by country/culture of origin, medium, period and continent of origin.
