Tim Noble & Sue Webster

"I believe that creative re-use has the potential to spark new ways of viewing the world. If one thing can be turned into another, what else can we do? Successful recycled crafting encourage creativity in others— it’s magical and transformative by nature."

~Rita Schwab

Click Here to Link to an Interactive Multiple Intelligences Test

Multiple Intelligences Chart

How do you ensure all of your students' intelligences are being tapped? Here is a list of activities that speak to each intelligence.

According to the revised version of Bloom's Taxonomy, creating is the apex of intellectual behavior.

http://www.odu.edu/educ/roverbau/Bloom/blooms_taxonomy.htm

WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE:

• One week prior to Earth Day: Posters will be created and placed around the building showing the recycled art projects.  Actual items will also be displayed around the common areas.

• On Monday of Earth Week, issue the collection challenge to students.  Explain that the items seen around the building have all been created with recycled items. Challenge each grade level to bring in the listed items.

• Spread the word that the following Monday we will start creating artwork from these items.

• If possible have the first project day set up out in the commons so students can see the activity for the day.

• For the remainder of the projects, have the "camp base" set up in the library. Have students get supplies/look at resources there, but once they get the hang of what they are doing, encourage them to go out and work on it in the commons area to encourage student interest.

• All of the projects are pretty simple, it may be helpful to explain the project to a few interested students ahead of time.  Having student experts will really help when it comes to getting everyone started and it will another great way to get the word out!

• Prior to Earth Week hand up posters or actual items that kids can create from recycled items
• Create a competition for gathering needed items, this should take place during Earth Week
• Have the supplies laying out in the library if possible.  Students are curious and you will get them talking!

Hula Hoop T-Shirt Weaving

• Heavy Weight Hula Hoops: These can be borrowed from the phy. ed. dept.
• T-shirts, 8-12 per person: Hopefully, these will be brought in during earth week. A sheet or other large fabric can be substituted for the weft of the weaving.
• Scissors or rotary tools for cutting shirts

Washer Necklaces/Bracelets

• Washers: Gathered during Earth Week
• Ribbon or any type of fabric that can be cut into strips: Gathered during Earth Week

Magazine Bowls

• Magazines: Gathered during Earth Week
• Scissors
• Glue sticks
• Modge Podge: Purchase from Wal-Mart, Target, craft store, etc.
• Triple Thick clear gloss spray: Optional, but puts a nice shiney finish on it. Purchase at a local store.

Plastic Container Sculptures

• Plastic bottles and other plastic pieces: Gathered during earth week
• Rivet gun: Art or tech. ed. department may have one you can borrow, or try a hardware store or amazon.com.
• Scissors or x-acto knife (not nec. but helpful)
• Hole punch
• Other items listed in book, may vary depending on creation
• "Fantastic Recycled Plastic" (See link in right column)

If you need help, your art teacher would be a great resource.  Also, ask around--local artists are a great resource, too.  Contact a sculptor to help with the container creations or a fiber artist may have other ways to weave or ideas of materials with which to weave. The recycling plant or dump may be willing to give a tour or allow you to gather materials.

Here is the traditional way to make a magazine bowl

What other ways could you use the same idea?

All you need to know can be found in this book!  Otherwise just use your creativity!