science meets art

Busy being scientific on the run in to the end of the school year. We did the old chromatography bit and separated different black inks using water.We then used the dried pieces to create collaged parrots.

We also investigated our fingerprints and looked for loops, arches and whorls. Once satisfied that our prints were unique we used them to create various whimsical doodles.

more 'bot thoughts

Been toying further with the 'bot idea. Have sketched some pics straight onto cards with a biro - so the underlying guidelines can be seen. Am liking the fact that this retains the original spontaneity. I'm envisaging selling them for around $2 ('double dollar doodles'!) - without envelopes as this would eat into the already slim profit margin (after listing fees and 'free' postage). I'm thinking that the giver/recipient could add other details or colour as they think fit. Again, any feedback on the notion would be gratefully received.

more 'bots

Have been scribbling some more 'bot pics. Seem to be having a thing at the moment for a little 'bot who yearns to fly - but without much success!




Looks a bit steam-punkish with those goggles on.

arty science

Today, post-inspection we went a bit creative in science. To cover forces, pushes & pulls - we applied the same to a lump of clay each. We'll let them dry and then paint (or not). It enabled the kinaesthetic learners to engage a bit more and allowed the creatives to explore things away from the printed page. Oh, and we thoroughly enjoyed it as well.

Almost coral-like this piece. I can feel some 'temporary' metal paperclip sculptures coming on when we get to using magnets.