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| Snowflake photo, by Wilson A. Bentley |
Project attributes:
- Snowflake Bentley (Wilson A Bentley) developed a microphotography technique in the 1860's to reveal the mystery of the snowflake. He learned that most crystals had six branches and that no one design was repeated. He stated, "Snowflakes were masterpieces of design." His work inspired our own personal exploration of snowflakes.
- Exploration of art, math and science based on topic of snowflakes
- Students learned about the basic construction of snowflakes
- Rough drafts of a variety of snowflakes were developed by each student using a ruler. Students chose their four favorite flakes and printed them using a variety of simple tools. Once dry, oil pastels and glitter were added.
Resource:
- Book: Snowflake Bentley, by Jacqueline Briggs Martin
Art Materials:
- Popsicle sticks
- Bottle caps
- Q-tips
- Cardboard
- Printer's Ink
- Oil Pastels
- Glitter
Examples of Student Work:
