Arts & Crafts, Math & Science Archives - School District of La Crosse

Storybook STREAM

Heidi Mellem — Fri, 08 Mar 2024 17:56:35 +0000

There’s nothing better than a good science experiment…except when you add it to your favorite book! We will read about Monarch migration and how to track their migration, we will also raise our own butterfly or monarch and set them free. Boom Chicka Boom, can you build a tree that holds the whole alphabet? Come explore the world of STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) by building and creating straight out of your very favorite picture book! Will the big bad wolf be able to blow your house down? Or will you find the perfect design to hold up to a Magic Treehouse Terrible Twister?! Perhaps recreating Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone’s Chess game combining analytical reading while also learning to play the fun game of Chess–then engineer your own chess sets/pieces. Come dive in and fall in love with the world of science as told by your favorite book characters. Course will run Monday – Friday. NO Classes will be held on July 4th and 5th.

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Wonderful World of Hogwarts

Heidi Mellem — Fri, 08 Mar 2024 16:43:53 +0000

Students spend their time creating and compiling the materials necessary to begin their first year at Hogwarts! Items include making wands, spell book, potions, broomsticks, house ties, house scarves, trading cards, playing trivia, and more. The class incorporates reading excerpts, a day of Quidditch, and concludes with a Hogwarts induction ceremony. Course will run Monday – Friday. NO Classes will be held on July 4th and 5th.

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Crafty Crafters

Heidi Mellem — Fri, 08 Mar 2024 15:49:20 +0000

Origami Students complete hands-on activities that teach about origami, an Asian paper-folding art form. From frogs to flowers to airplanes, this class will give students an introduction into the art of folding paper! Jewelry Design, learning basic jewelry terms and how to design basic jewelry. ‘Shrinky Dink’ designs to incorporate into window hangings, garland and additions to their jewelry—learning how to easily apply these techniques to consumable fast food left over items that can be recycled instead of thrown. Look closely at science of why things reduce down percentages by heating up, reading about paper cranes, etc. Course will run Monday – Friday. NO Classes will be held on July 4th and 5th.

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Rats Eye view: Eco Art in action

Heidi Mellem — Thu, 07 Mar 2024 18:24:36 +0000

Be Green, A Rats Eye View of Garbage is a program that fuses science, environmentalism, and art.

Students will work together to create animal sculptures from reusable materials and learn the chemistry of plastics and forever chemicals. This experience will provide a new perspective, or “Rat’s Eye View” of our human impact on the planet and provide hands-on opportunities for students to advocate for change. This project is sponsored by the Pumphouse Regional Arts Center. Community artists, scientists and university students will collaborate with art educators to provide studio time, research time and field trips to local garbage and recycling plants. Through the written word students will have the opportunity to reflect on their own plastic consumption and their artistic transformations of plastics. These artist statements will be displayed alongside their art in community public spaces.

Throughout this course students will work with adults when using power tools and attachment materials. This green journey allows students to come to terms with their environmental impact, knowledge of individual ways to make change, and how to use art as a form of advocacy.

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CREATING ART FROM NATURE

Heidi Mellem — Wed, 06 Mar 2024 20:09:31 +0000

Meeting at Myrick Park – Rod & Gun Shelter

This outdoor, studio-based class is designed to help student artists embrace their individuality and creativity in art and nature. We will explore a variety of artistic processes including:

Drawing, Painting, Printing, Basket making, Weaving, Found nature sculpture, Photography

Students will learn how to incorporate materials from nature into meaningful art projects while building self-confidence, and developing problem-solving, collaboration, and creativity skills. Each project will tie into our connection with the natural world and art. Please wear comfortable clothing, bring sunscreen, a water bottle, bug spray, and a snack if you want one. You will be walking/hiking on paved and/or gravel trails during this course.

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COURSE CANCELED – EXPLORING ECO-ART: 3RD – 5TH

Heidi Mellem — Wed, 06 Mar 2024 19:46:54 +0000

Students grades 3-5 will learn the connection between art and environmental science through an hour-long summer class Monday through Thursday. Students will cultivate an understanding of environmental awareness, creativity, and biodiversity. The class will conclude with mini outdoor art show (weather permitting) and goal-setting for continued integration of these lessons.

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COURSE CANCELED – EXPLORING ECO-ART: KG-2ND

Heidi Mellem — Wed, 06 Mar 2024 19:15:47 +0000

Students KG-2 will learn the connection between art and environmental science through an hour-long summer class Monday through Thursday. Students will cultivate an understanding of environmental awareness, creativity, and biodiversity. The class will conclude with mini outdoor art show (weather permitting) and goal-setting for continued integration of these lessons.

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