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Geometry Playground: Geometric Threads (clip)

Running Time:
00:02:48

Amy Williams, chair of Fashion at San Francisco's California College of Arts encourages the creative spirit of her students through creation of opulent gowns, made in a day with just pattern makers tissue and tape. The result is not only an education for students, but also a playful and performative experience in the process of fashion creation.

Project: Geometry Playground | Browse All

Date: August 10, 2010
Format: Demonstration / Activity
Category: Science in Action
Subject(s): Art, general science,

Iron Science Teacher: Crayons (webcast)

Running Time:
01:01:49

In this zany competition teachers will have ten minutes to create a science activity from a special secret ingredient. This week: crayons!

Project: Iron Science Teacher | Browse All

Date: July 7, 2006
Format: Demonstration / Activity
Category: Everyday Science
Subject(s): Physics

Iron Science Teacher: Water (webcast)

Running Time:
1:05:23

Watch as the best teachers on the planet battle it out for the title of Iron Science Teacher. In this zany competition teachers will have ten minutes to create a science activity. This week's secret ingredient-water!

Project: Iron Science Teacher | Browse All

Date: July 11, 2003
Format: Demonstration / Activity
Category: Everyday Science
Subject(s): General Science

Iron Science Teacher: Ping Pong Balls (webcast)

Running Time:
1:13:45

Watch as the best teachers on the planet battle it out for the title of Iron Science Teacher. In this zany competition teachers will have ten minutes to create a science activity. This week’s “secret” ingredient: ping pong balls!

Project: Iron Science Teacher | Browse All

Date: July 9, 1999
Format: Demonstration / Activity
Category: Everyday Science
Subject(s): General Science