About This Program
It’s Alive! Kinetic Creature Lab
Artist
FutureMakers
Program Type
Residency
Who says sculpture can’t dance or draw? In this engineering-based STEAM residency, It’s Alive! Kinetic Creature Lab, your young makers invent kinetic electromechanical creatures with distinct personalities! Students draw “coded” character sketches, decode the work of their peers, and develop their designs into 3-D creatures by “sketching with stuff.” Finally, they bring them to life with motors, LED lights, and electrical circuits. Elementary students explore color, line, shape, form, and kinetic elements, and assign personal meaning to their design choices. All creatures go home after a culminating creature dance party!
Typically, residencies range from $2,500 and up, but we can use your available budget and ‘work backwards’ to create a cost-effective residency for your school. We may be able to assist you in securing grant and funding opportunities.
Residencies are tailored to your needs but usually include:
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Testimonials
“I was looking for ways to make learning tangible in my classroom. I wanted a transdisciplinary project that would engage my students and plug into my existing curriculum without replacing it. FutureMakers met all of these expectations and more.”
—Andria, Teacher, Harford County Public Schools
“Great hands-on STEAM project. It got everyone involved!”
—Emma K. Doub Elementary
"We loved this residency! The students were so engaged and they really became problem solvers during our experience. Coach Matt did a fantastic job teaching the content. We can't wait to participate again next year!"
—Emma K. Doub Elementary