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Student Instructions
Enter by clicking on the Calder Virtual Studio,
and then Opening the door in VIEW ORIGINAL at the bottom of the image.
Every STEM & Artist discipline uses a
(Design, Engineering, Journal-(whatever the name) Book to Document their ideas, research, progress, etc
As you saw in the Videos on Sandy, he always had a journal and wire with him for documenting.
Use any or all of the 
Tools that you would like= 
etc
This is for you, and what is best for your learning.
Remember also to use 
for In Process
And 
Completed
Teacher Notes (not visible to students)
This is a multi day unit on Alexander Calder. It is also a great collaborative unit with the Art and Science Educators. Content Strands can be adapted as needed for k-12. The base point for this is 5th grade. If you are planning on doing everything It will be approximately 5 days. The wire material used is either chenille wire or cut up wire hangers. Another Science/Engineering connection is simple machines https://www.msichicago.org/play/simplemachines/ Extension- Design shapes for mobile with CAD and 3 D print. If you have access to Ipads NGAkids Art Zone for iPad has a Mobile Maker (sadly it used to be on computers, and not available for android) Other Materials if you have access: Balance Games such as: https://www.amazon.com/Melissa-Doug-Suspend-Family-Game/dp/B007EA4UBY An Actual Seesaw-playground, & A simple machine lever that you can add hang on materials/weights. Printable Extension Activities: http://makingartfun.com/htm/f-maf-art-library/alexander-calder-biography.htm
