Simple instructions call for big ideas. This is a perfect example of art and engineering at its best, allowing the students to take responsibility and accountability into their own hands.

1. Alexander Calder
art in balanced motion
Kinetic Art
Name:______________________________________ Class:_________________________

2. Profile:
Artist________________________________
Date of Birth __________________________
Place of Birth_________________________
Gender _____________________________
Artwork
Title of Work___________________________
Date of Work __________________________
Medium ______________________________
Style ________________________________
smockroom, 2015 copyright

3. Installation

4. Your task….simple...
create a standing or
floating balanced, kinetic
sculpture using the
“Alphabet” code and your
name.
Materials: Styrofoam cup,
wire, construction paper,
scissors, pencils,
thumbtack, maybe pipe
cleaners…:)