October
22,
2010
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LeQuyen T. from Saint Paul, MN
I just saw this site about eco-design. Looks quite interesting.
https://www.o2umw.org/intro.html
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October
17,
2010
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Cooper-Hewitt N. from New York, NY
This definitely sounds worth checking out. I just browsed the website and was glad to see that the event can still be viewed. I read the bio of John Bielenberg and am particularly interested in his presentation. Thanks for the info.
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October
17,
2010
By:
Stephen B. from Lino Lakes, MN
At the Art SHanty event this past January they had a bike race and one guy rode a bike that he designed to look like an elephant running. I think he also wrote different anti-republican statements or something of the sort. From my understanding he rode the bike all around the Republican National Convention site as well as through out the city. So, his bike was designed as a political statement. It was fabuous and,amazingly, manuevered quite well during the race. I was impressed!
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October
17,
2010
By:
Cooper-Hewitt N. from New York, NY
I plan to incorporate further discussion & research on this topic with my students during the environmental population standards. Perhaps we can conduct a global extension project.
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October
17,
2010
By:
Cooper-Hewitt N. from New York, NY
Students often have trouble thinking outside of the box when they are faced with a recycling design challenge. Here is an innovative idea to spark some inspiration: https://gizmodo.com/5451792/rethink-hangers-drape-clothing-from-water-bottles What else could you do with plastic bottles?
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October
11,
2010
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Cooper-Hewitt N. from New York, NY
This is the coolest thing I have seen in a while. Maybe I could do this to the side of my house instead of painting. However, my husband may not like the idea.
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October
11,
2010
By:
Cooper-Hewitt N. from New York, NY
In October, Cooper-Hewitt hosted a discussion with Emily Pilloton, author of Design Revolution, Allan Chochinov, founder of Core77, Susan Szenasy Editor in Chief of Metropolis Magazine, and Cynthia E. Smith, Curator of Socially Responsible Design at the Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum. Emily Pilloton was recently featured on the Colbert Report where she discussed how she wants to create things that aren't just well designed, but have a positive social impact.
Check out a video of Cooper-Hewitt's public program here: https://video.cooperhewitt.org/design-revolution
and the Colbert Report interview here: https://www.colbertnation.com/the-colbert-report-videos/262000/january-18-2010/emily-pilloton
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October
7,
2010
By:
Teresita H. from Miami, FL
This is such a neat program. Thank you for sharing it. I really like how it gives students "authentic experiences."
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October
7,
2010
By:
Mary R. from Woodbury, MN
Vince -fellow kindergarten teacher - where did you go for this Reggio workshop? I'm very interested in learning more about this approach. If you have any info on summer workshops or actually any local contacts -I'd love to know. Thanks for any info you might have.
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October
7,
2010
By:
Beth B. from Muskegon Heights, MI
Beth here is a new word for you "upcycling" Quote from wikipedia "Upcycling is the process of converting waste materials or useless products into new materials or products of better quality or a higher environmental value." I think this is a great word for kids too, teaching them to make some of value from something that otherwise seems useless.
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