EdLab - a Hands-on Educational project
Period: Feb - Apr 2016
What is the project about?
EdLab is an educational community set up by Maria in order to promote self-discovery learning among kids. She had organised 3 learn-by-doing workshops for a total of 100 four to ten years old kids. The workshops are #1 Strawbees Architects, #2 Tree Treasure Hunt and Leaves Art Jamming, #3 Makey Makey Music Workshop.
You can find out more in EdLab facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/EdLab.TheLeaderInMe/
Workshop 1: Strawbees Architects
Kids in groups using strawbees to learn geometry and construct a dome.
Workshop 2: Tree Hunt & Leaves Art Jamming
A treasure hunt for tree. Childrens have to identify the trees in the school garden and collect their leaves for the art jamming session. At the end, some of them were invited to present their own piece of work to others.
Workshop 3: Makey Makey fruit music
Using fruit to play music with Makey Makey. Also testing on other materials such as aluminium foil, lego and leaves.