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.
Want to know more about the story? Watch this video.
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.
We hope you plan to attend. There will be Makers of all sorts on campus demonstrating and sharing what they make. Additionally, there will be spaghetti dinner for sale as a fundraiser for upper grade class trips. It will be fun, educational, and delicious! See you Thursday!
Last year’s School Maker Faire featured over 75 makers from across the community at The Learning Center Charter School.
The Learning Center Charter School is celebrating making of
all kinds at their 5th annual School Maker Faire on Thursday,
March 12 from 3:30 – 6:30.
Maker Faire, an official brand and trademark
for this worldwide phenomenon, is a celebration of invention, creativity, and
resourcefulness. It’s 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. And Maker Faire exhibits can be from any discipline — from science to
art to gardening to engineering to craft.
Makers
within the community are invited to have booths featuring their own unique
Maker projects.
Additionally,
there will be hands-on activities, demonstrations, and delicious food available
for purchase. Students in 4th-8th
grade will be selling spaghetti dinner tickets to raise funds for their respective class trips.
Ryan
Bender, organizer for the School Maker Faire, said “People in our community are
inherently curious and creative. Given the space and opportunity to build and
create, they do and we invite you to come out to witness the awesome things
they make!”
Bender
added that having makers from the community sharing and interacting with the
young people make the event truly special.
The
Learning Center is an official host of the fifth annual School Maker Faire open
to the Murphy area and is looking for Makers to join the festivities. The event
will be held at the school on Thursday, March 12th, from 3:30 – 6:30
pm.
Visit www.naturallygrownkids.org/school-maker-faire to learn more and sign up
to be part of this event.
The last post was a recap of this year’s awesome School Maker Faire that we hosted on March 14th. Did you know that in the weeks and months leading up to the School Maker Faire our students eagerly work on all sorts of projects that they plan to display at the Faire?
From the very first day of school, teachers and staff remind students of all the ways that they can participate in our annual School Maker Faire. Whether it be with the costume they craft for our Halloween Monster Makers event to a project that sparked their imagination as part of their course work, students are encouraged to always be looking forward to School Maker Faire.
These photos are all of the second grade students busily working on their patriotic themed School Maker Faire projects in the weeks leading up to the Faire. Hopefully while you were on campus you swung by the classroom and checked them out.
