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Lesson Plan
Marilyn J. Brackney

Imagination Factory: Create a Butterfly Mobile

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
This site provides information on Alexander Calder, the inventor of the kinetic sculpture known as the mobile, as well as detailed instructions on how to create your own butterfly mobile. Included are "Tips and Tricks" to making "a more...
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Graphic
Other

Andy Plant: Mechanical Sculptures

For Students Pre-K - 1st
This UK artist has a phenomenal collection of kinetic (moving) sculptures. Animations are provided so that you can watch his work in action!
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Website
Other

Baltimore Kinetic Sculpture Race

For Students Pre-K - 1st
If you live on the East coast, this is a must-see, once-a-year event! Man powered pieces of art take to the streets and seas of Baltimore every spring in a race of the fittest. Fun pictures to view. They may inspire you to create your...
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Handout
Art Cyclopedia

Artcyclopedia: Listing of Kinetic Sculpture Artists

For Students 9th - 10th
ArtCyclopedia's list of kinetic sculpture artists from the twentieth century. There are links to the sculptors' bio and works.