Inspiration Station
Inspiration Station is a video series designed to kick-start students’ creativity. Each video explores a museum exhibit or artifact that students can use as inspiration for their own creative projects. Museum staff provide suggestions for open-ended projects that students can create using simple household materials or classroom art supplies. Students can work on their projects at their own pace after the video or pause the video
as needed while working.
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Inspiration Station: Thaumatropes
Explore the optical illusion created by a thaumatrope, a historic toy that paved the way for animation. See one from the museum's collection in action! Then create a thaumatrope of your own!
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Inspiration Station: Thaumatropes Info Sheet
359 KB
PDF supplement to Thaumatropes video
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Inspiration Station: Toy Trains
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Inspiration Station: Toy Trains Info Sheet
398 KB
PDF supplement for the Toy Trains video
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Inspiration Station: Weaving on a Loom
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Inspiration Station: Weaving on a Loom Info Sheet
357 KB
PDF supplement to the Weaving on a Loom video