Making is part of everything we do at The Learning Center Charter School. Over the past several weeks, all sorts of Maker projects from our 5th Annual School Maker Faire have been highlighted.
Every students from kindergarten through eighth grade participated in the School Maker Faire which is why the event has proven to be such a success and long anticipated event each school year.
Thank you for supporting your students and encouraging their making!
Seventh graders studied force and motion and as part of their studies built bridges with craft sticks and string. These awesome bridges were on display at our annual School Maker Faire in March.
Middle school students created a city layout and used geometry to build their themed cities. These projects were on display at our School Maker Faire in March.
First graders had lots of things they made on display for our annual School Maker Faire in March.
Including this awesome laptop computer seen below.
As part of an ongoing exploration of science in first grade, students experimented with dyeing different types of fibers with both artificial and natural dyes.
They dyed wool fiber and cotton string and were very surprised by some of the results. They hypothisized that the Kool-Aid dye would result in brighter colors than it actual did. They also thought that the purple cabbage would result in a similar purple dye when, in fact, it did not.
All of their findings were on display in the classroom at our annual School Maker Faire in March.
First and second grade students worked collaboratively on a project that was displayed at our annual School Maker Faire in March. After reading “Charlie Needs A Cloak” by Tomie dePaola, students made sculptures from recycled objects.
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Fourth grade students had an incredible display of the famous people in history sculptures that they made at our annual School Maker Faire in March.
Students researched famous people in history and then recreated them as seen here. The photos do not do them justice. They were incredible to see in person.
These sculptures, of course, allowed the students to experiment with a new form of art but also required them to delve into history, sharpen their research skills, practice their writing skills in a written report, and dive deep into their studies.
You might remember a few weeks ago reading about the third grade classes making a Solar System art installation in their classroom for display during our annual School Maker Faire.
The entire classroom was turned into the Solar System. QCodes were placed among different parts so that a visitor could scan the code and learn about that particular object found in our Solar System.
There were facts and visual representations of so many interesting things found in our Solar System. The hands on activities were also enjoyed by all who visited as well. Way to go students!
The Learning Center Charter School celebrated making of all kinds at our 5th annual School Maker Faire on Thursday, March 12 from 3:30 – 6:30. Imagine a science fair, craft show, tech conference, and county fair, all rolled into one and you can picture a School Maker Faire.
Makers – from Learning Center students to community members – had booths featuring their own unique Maker project. There were hands-on activities, demonstrations, and delicious homemade food.
A special thank you to our wonderful community of Makers that made this event possible. The School Maker Faire proved to be an inspiring and educational evening for everyone who attended.
Third graders at The Learning Center Charter School read a book about Vincent Van Gogh early in the school year and immediately wanted to try their hand at replicating his famous art.
Teacher Kathleen Shook tapped into the student interest and has allowed the class to continue their exploration of famous artists.
“After we spent time making Van Gogh replicas, we journeyed into independent studies of artists that interested us,” said Shook.
The class has spent time looking at photography as art and as a way to tell stories. They have explored different art forms including pottery, metal work, graffiti, hieroglyphics, and ultimately took an interest in installations, or whole rooms that are transformed into art projects. In fact, the class decided to incorporate science into an art project by taking their studies of outer space and transforming their classroom into an art piece that shows off the Solar System.
The final Solar System art installation will be unveiled at the 5th Annual School Maker Faire on March 12th from 3:30-6:30.
A School Maker Faire is a place to show what you’ve made and to share what you’ve learned with others. Schools host Maker Faires because they are a perfect combination of part science fair, part county fair, and part something entirely new. School Maker Faire exhibitors, or “makers,” are primarily students—either as individuals, clubs, classes or groups. Maker Faire exhibits can be from any discipline — from science to art to gardening to engineering to craft.
“We have begun planetary research that will lead us into art, and we hope to use QR codes to make the exhibit interactive and educational,” said Shook.
The community is invited and encouraged to be part of the 5th Annual School Maker Faire set for March 12th from 3:30-6:30 on the campus of The Learning Center Charter School located at 945 Conaheeta Street in Murphy. Visit www.naturally grownkids.org to learn more or call 835-7240 to register to be a Maker at the event.