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Macchia Madness

Macchia Madness

In this activity, learners explore the history of making objects from glass and artistry of Dale Chihuly. Learners visit an online "hot shop" to discover how glass is transformed into works of art and create a virtual "Macchia" or a special glass form that Chihuly invented. They investigate the way that Chihuly uses drawings to design his sculptures and create their own sculptures by combining smaller parts to make a whole. This activity is...

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Keywords:
Social Sciences, History of Science, History/Policy/Law, Structure and Properties of Matter, NSDL, Glassblowing, Hot Shop, Chocolate, Chihuly, Physics, Gases, Heat and Thermodynamics, Glassmaking, States of Matter, Chemistry, Solids, Teamwork, Space Science, Science and Society, Assemblage, Materials Science, Technology and Society, Glass, Physical Science, Invention and Innovation, Junk, Artwork, Maestro, Molten, Gaffer, Manufacturing Engineering, Annealing Oven, Technology and History, Engineering, Studio Glass Movement, Technology, The Design Process, Sculpture, Manufacturing, Changes of Phase, Education, Heat and Temperature, Gravity
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Material Type:
Simulation
Date Added to MERLOT:
July 27, 2016
Date Modified in MERLOT:
July 27, 2016
Authors:
Submitter:
Barbra Bied Sperling
Hispanic Serving Institution
Primary Audience:
Grade School
Technical Format:
Website
Mobile Compatibility:
Not specified at this time
Language:
English
Cost Involved:
Unknown
Source Code Available:
No
Creative Commons:
Unknown

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