Rainbow Ashton
ART/MAKER Teacher
LATEST PROJECTS
Project | 01
Egg Drop
Create a protective covering for an egg that will protect it from breaking when thrown off the roof of the school. Use any materials you have at home.
Project | 02
Bridge building
Using newspaper dowels create a structure to support the weight of a book. Then create a bridge that will support the weight of a 10 pound brick over a 12 inch gap, using only popsicle sticks and white glue.
Project | 03
Marble run + Roller Coaster
Use a tounge depressor, metal clip, copper wire, led, and a battery to create a light wand. Then use same materials plus a pool noodle, tape, switch, and tin foil to create a flashlight that turns on and off.
Project | 04
LED Card
Use metal tape, a button battery and an LED to create a card that lights up when closed.
Project | 05
Game making & using a MakeyMakey
Students created their own game at Code.org, then created a controller using a Makey Makey.
Project | 06
Project | 06
Mousetrap powered car
Students created a car powered by a mousetrap
Project | 07
Automaton
Students created a mechanical toy called an Automaton using cardboard and gears.