Dear 2nd Grade Makers,
​Last week we worked with clothespins, a kind of lever, to create a little creature with an opening/closing mouth. This week we are going to continue using clothespins to make animated creatures. This time we are going to look at how we can make bodies or body parts move.

​Please watch the intro video below.

There are interesting examples of clothespin automata floating around the internet.

This one inspired my "girl petting cat" clothespin. It use materials that I could not send home with you, but if someone in your house has a drill and small saw you could give it a try.

​This T-Rex is awesome. I haven't tried making one like this, but I want to!

​Here's one we could easy make work the materials I gave you (and perhaps a bit of tape).

Play around and see what you come up with. Remember good automata show a simple action: eating, reaching, jumping, etc.

I would love to see what you come up with. Please send me a short video by email at [email protected] or, if your adult(s) wants to, you could post your creation to Twitter or Instagram with the hashtag #sfbrandeismakes.

'Til Next Week!
​Mrs. Bisson

Hello Second Graders! 

We will take a little break from the projects we've been working on at school and try something a little different. I sent home a selection of supplies, these are for you to use for our projects this week and next. You are also welcome to add in any supplies you might have at home.

Hold on to the marble, it's for a later project.

​Please watch the short intro video below for directions for this week's activity.

I'd love to see what you come up with. You can a take picture or make a short video and email it to me [email protected] or, if your adult is comfortable, we can share our projects on Instagram or Twitter using the hashtags #sfbrandeismakes.

​Please save extra materials for next week.