Ammonite (Peru) An early cephalopod with a hard, coiled shell. This predatory invertebrate lived only in the outer portion of the shell, which ranged from 1″ to as large as 9ft. in diameter. One of the most common fossils of the Mesozoic Era, they became extinct 65 million years ago. …
Lesson Use stamps for printmaking. Recommended Ages Elementary Vocabulary Brayer – printing tool, used to roll out ink Ink – colored liquid used to write or draw with Screen Printing – printing process, using a stencil process on a silk/nylon porous screen and pushing ink through the openings Squeegee – …
Introduction In preparing for their journey afterlife, Egyptian pharaohs erected magnificent tombs filled with glorious works or art. Materials Cardboard Newspaper Tape Bronze Paint Gold, Blue, Black, Red Paint Brushes Permanent Markers Directions 1. Students use plastic bottles and newspaper and wrap with tape to build the form of a …
At Samuel Playground, the group Miss Ashlyn and I see are only boys, because the girls have a Girl Scout program. With that being said, a few of the older boys are easily disinterested in art projects because they are spending a lot of time in the pool, and out …
After a few projects with color on paper, and paint on paper, Miss Ashlyn and I introduced a new material. Using tinfoil, permanent marker, stickers, construction paper, and glitter glue, both the little and big kids made stained glass windows! We gave a little bit of guidance by showing images …
The Friends Neighborhood Guild, a multi-service settlement house that was founded by Quakers in 1879, serves a low-income population of North Philadelphia. It’s mission is to serve and respond to the needs of community residents who are less able to help themselves by providing social services, seeking to improve the …
Miss Ashlyn and I started with a short exercise to engage the older group (7 to 12 yrs old)! We asked them to open up the palm of their hands, and tell us what colors they saw. Their responses were “Tan, beige, and brown.” Then, we explained that if one …
We all have a dream house, but do you remember what your dream house was as a child? I do. I wanted a pool to keep my pet dolphins in, and a barn for my horses. I wanted a ball-pit, and a waterslide for steps- so my parents let me …
