Ka Wahi Kūkulu is our design lab. Kumu can schedule time for their haumāna to work on class projects, learn how to use some of the tools, or participate in a design challenge. Aside from standard art supplies (cardboard, scissors, different types of tape, markers, etc...) we have Makey Makeys, Brushbots, an Eggbot, 3D Pens, LEGO Simple Machine sets, Tinkering Lab kits and 3D printers . Bloxelsbuilder kits will be available to check out soon. Ask Alan or Lynne how to schedule your class!
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Gingerbread Man Trap Challenge
Gingerbread Man Trap Challenge
- Task: Construct a table using the materials provided that will support a scotch tape dispenser or ream of paper at least 8 inches off the table for 60 seconds.
- Materials: 20 pieces of newspaper, 3 feet of masking tape, 1 piece of cardboard, scotch tape dispenser or ream of paper
Maker Animals
Maker Animals
Overall Idea:
Overall Idea:
Students will work collaboratively to create a unique altruistic animal using a plethora of mixed media materials.
Purpose and Logistics:
Purpose and Logistics:
- Work in teams to make decisions.
- Construct a 3-D object using materials such as pompoms, pipe cleaners, cardstock, glue, beads, toothpicks, feathers, etc.
- Show examples of:
· How paper sculpture can be used to transform cardstock scraps from 2-D to 3-D.
· How materials can be attached: pipe cleaners wrapped around pompoms, sticks, wires, glued in holes, use different tapes, white, tacky glues, in multip[e ways.
4. Explain in writing and verbally how creative animal helps society. Write info on index card with Title, student names and room numbers. Stand in front of class, take turns sharing special creations.
Challenge:
Challenge:
Create an animal that has never been seen before. It must be altruistic – Think of how it can help others. Be as creative as you can!
Time:
- Ten minutes to plan
- Thirty minutes to gather and put materials together.
- Ten minutes to write on card, clean-up and prep to share.
The Wall of Designs/Ideas - Ka Wahi Kūkulu
The Wall of Designs/Ideas - Ka Wahi Kūkulu
Here is short video of what students have imagined to be drawn on the the wall outside of Ka Wahi Kūkulu.
The word(s) that needed to be used in their design concept were:
- ho‘omoeā - imagine
- ho‘olālā - plan
- hana - create
- kūkulu - build
- ho‘omaika‘i - improve/redesign
The challenge is to create a "Halloweenish" related item from the materials provided in a paper bag.
Here is a simplified version of the instructions which can be adopted for your own use.
- Create something that is Halloweenish with the items that find in your bag
- Empty the bag into the pan to see what you have
- You may work alone or with a partner, whoever is next to you
- You may trade items from the Witchʻs Brew or from The Trading Post
- Trading one item for only one item: Halloween Specials: 1 item = 10 beads and 1 item = 2 googly eyes
- You have only 30 minutes to complete your Halloweenish creation
Animal Creations 2017-2018
Animal Creations 2017-2018
Overall Idea:
Overall Idea:
Students will work collaboratively to create a unique altruistic animal using a plethora of mixed media materials.
Purpose and Logistics:
Purpose and Logistics:
- Work in teams to make decisions.
- Construct a 3-D object using materials such as pompoms, pipe cleaners, cardstock, glue, beads, toothpicks, feathers, etc.
- Show examples of:
· How paper sculpture can be used to transform cardstock scraps from 2-D to 3-D.
· How materials can be attached: pipe cleaners wrapped around pompoms, sticks, wires, glued in holes, use different tapes, white, tacky glues, in multip[e ways.
4. Explain in writing (daily journal) and verbally expressing how their creative animal helps society. Students write information on index card with the name of the animal(made up name), student names in the group and their room number. Stand in front of class, take turns sharing special creations.
5. Photos will be taken so each student can paste it into their personal journal.
Challenge:
Challenge:
Create an animal that has never been seen before. It must be altruistic – Think of how it can help others. Be as creative as you can!
Time:
- Ten minutes to plan
- Thirty minutes to gather and put materials together.
- Ten minutes to write on card, clean-up and prep to share.
First Grade
Kindergarten
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