Hi! It’s Saturday, March 5, 2011 and time for Art at ClickSchooling!
Recommended Website:
FireWorks of Glass
Age Range: 5-10 (Grade K-5)
This site, sponsored by The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, lets kids explore the fiery and fascinating world of glassblowing through interactive games. Each of the narrated interactives explores a different aspect of this ancient craft inspired by glass artist Dale Chihuly’s artwork.
When you get to the site you will see a few of the featured games and activities available. Jump right in or use the menu on the left to learn more about the art of glass blowing. You can also print some materials to engage in family activities about glass design and sculpture at home.
Click on “Games” to find online activities as follows:
Grades K – 2, Non-Reader:
- Create a Sculpture 1 – Choose your own primary colors, shapes, and textures before placing it on the framework of your choice.
- Find the Shape – Identify the shapes hidden in the pictures of glass.
Grades K – 2, Early Readers:
- Create a Sculpture 2 – Create more elaborate glass sculptures than beginner levels with more frames to choose from.
- How Glass is Blown – Listen to the glassblower tell her story and then drag and drop slides in the correct sequence to make a live movie!
Grades K – 2, Early Readers:
- Create a Sculpture 3 – You have choices of many armatures (frames) and secondary colors.
- The Creative Process – Draw a picture from one of many inspiring objects, then watch as it magically turns into abstract art!
Grades 3- 5 – Readers:
- Create a Sculpture 4 – All color pallets, frames, and textures are open for you to explore.
- How Glass is Blown – A step-by-step, narrated, interactive on glassblowing.
- Design an Installation – Choose a piece of art, then decide where it would be best to display it.
- Virtual Hotshop – Search out items in the picture to play hidden movies about glass blowing.
While designed for kids, this site is fun and educational for the whole family!
Enjoy!
Diane Flynn Keith
for ClickSchooling
http://www.ClickSchooling.com
