CREATIVE CERAMICS
Submitted by: Mandy Harris
Description:
The art department at FHS has primarily focused on two-dimensional work, and these tools would allow students to work with clay and three-dimensional art forms. These rollers create patterns and textures on their pottery that give their work interest and uniqueness. The three types of molds assist students in creating functional ceramic pieces that can be used as bowls and plates for display, competitions, and to sell. When students create pieces to be used in a variety of ways, they are constantly using critical thinking skills to come up with one-of-a kind pieces. Students are engaged in authentic learning that involves problem solving and innovation beyond the classroom. We are very excited to have our students begin working with this new medium.
LEGO WALL
Submitted by: Kaitlyn Alati
Description: Building with legos not only enhances social connections through a common interest and activity, but it facilitates continued motor development with an age appropriate task. Lego building offers endless creative opportunities for sequence of thought, motor planning, fine motor development, visual motor skills, and leisure opportunities. This activity can be modified in a variety of ways including:
• Have the child try to copy a design that you have made. To make this activity the easiest - put the design right next to his/her area (on the same vertical surface). Harder - put the design down on the floor or a table so that he/she must look back and forth between the design and the wall. Hardest - put the design across the room so that he/she must go over to it, study it, and commit to memory where each lego goes.
• Have the child sit or stand on a movable surface (couch cushion, therapy ball, busy seat, etc.) while using the lego wall to engage all muscles of the body.
• Have the child use tongs or tweezers to pick legos up off the floor and place them on the board. This works on increasing control, gradation of force, and targeting.
PHYSICS MOMENTUM DEMOS
Submitted by: Don McGowan
Description:
A+ Phun Physics Demonstrations (Demos) will help students conceptualize the Physics principles and set aside misconceptions they may have about these principles. This particular grant has momentum demos and can be used to fascinate the young Physics minds for years to come.
