It's Electric!!

We started our study of electricity with a battery, a small lightbulb, and a wire. Putting them together to make the bulb light was not easy, but we did it! We tested various materials to determine whether they are conductors or insulators. We examined a light bulb, found its conductors and insulators, and figured out how the electric current travels through it. 

We used our knowledge of conductors and insulators to make our own electronic math games.

We took our games to the 2nd grade. It was fun using the games to help the younger girls practice their math facts!

We found out that there are only 2 kinds of electric circuits, parallel and series circuits. We created both types of circuits first with batteries, lights and wires, and then using "Snap Circuit" kits.

Our final project was really special. Using the dollhouse rooms we made for French class last year, we added 2 lights, wired in parallel, to illuminate the room. 

It was challenging, but we succeeded and we are proud of our new creations!

Art_Indigo Dyeing with Wax & Wane

The girls had an amazing hands-on experience dyeing silk scarves with Claire and Ashton from Wax & Wane - a textile dyeing and education business in The Woodberry area. This workshop serves as a launch into the folk art unit that includes designing and making the International Bazaar crafts. 

They were introduced to the chemistry, culture, and craft of indigo. The indigo plant can be found all over the world and must be modified to become soluble and used as a dye. The girls learned different types of shibori (resist dying techniques using clamps, rubber bands, string, and other tools) and paired that with the fold of their choosing to get unique patterns.