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Engineering, Technology, and Applications of Science
+1 Age Levels Elementary (9 to 12 years old)
Empathize with artist Alma Thomas to design innovative solutions to physical challenges.
SKILL: As designers, we will make close observations, empathize with a product end user, and iterate to solve problems.
CONTENT: Design problems have multiple solutions, some of which are more or less appropriate for a variety of end users.
MATERIALS:
Note taking supplies (large sheets of paper, markers, etc.)…
Alma Thomas: Problem Solving
- Published by:
- Smithsonian American Art Museum & Renwick Gallery
- Created by:
- Roey Leonardi
- Date Published
- July 27, 2022
- Last Modified
- December 20, 2022
- Description
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Empathize with artist Alma Thomas to design innovative solutions to physical challenges.
SKILL: As designers, we will make close observations, empathize with a product end user, and iterate to solve problems.
CONTENT: Design problems have multiple solutions, some of which are more or less appropriate for a variety of end users.
MATERIALS:
Note taking supplies (large sheets of paper, markers, etc.)
Paint (watercolor and acrylic)
Paintbrushes (large and small)
Cardboard (from boxes)
Tables
Chairs
Masking tape
Pencils
PRE-TEACH: This two-day activity will be most effective if students are familiar with the design process. Teaching supports are available here.
This Learning Lab collection was created by Roey Leonardi, a student in the summer 2022 Smithsonian Digital Learning and Engagement Internship, in collaboration with Emerson Collective and the Smithsonian American Art Museum. #SAintern
This project received support from the Smithsonian American Women’s History Initiative.
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