The Present by Jacob Frey The Sea Is Blue A young girl falls overboard during a fishing expedition and experiences a meaningful undersea adventure in this stop motion animation: The Sea Is Blue by writer and director Vincent Peone. A myth about how the ocean ... Mother (어머니) – Studio Kokorosh From Studio Kokorosh, a third year team from Ontario's Sheridan College Animation program, this is Mother (어머니), an award-winning short about feeling overwhelmed by our emotions, being aware of how we can help othe... This Technology Wants to Make Wheelchairs Obsolete What if people who are currently wheelchair-bound could, in the future, put on an exoskeleton -- a wearable bionic exosuit -- as if it was simply a shirt and jeans? Rose the Boston Terrier plays with a balloon Rose is one determined Boston Terrier. The Kenguru Wheelchair-Accessible Electric Vehicle Derby the dog runs on his 3D printed prosthetic paws This is Derby and these are Derby's life-changing, 3D printed prosthetic paws.
The 25 most powerful photos of 2015 - UNICEF Australia This is the little boy on the beach we can remember with a smile - not lying face down and lifeless in the sand, but playing in it with joyful abandon. His name is Hussein and, like that other little boy who washed up on Turkey's shore and broke the world's heart, this 5-year-old's short life has been shaped by conflict. Hussein is growing up in Gaza where years of violence have reduced entire communities to rubble but, at least for a day, he was free to be a child and romp about in the sand. In 2015, a staggering one in nine of the world's children lived like Hussein in areas affected by conflict, while more people were displaced from their homes than at any other moment since World World II. The following photos bear witness to the lives of children in this historic year, and reveal UNICEF's powerful work to protect and support them in 190 countries. Greece
30 captivating historical photographs which you need to see The best old photos are the ones you can look at for hours at a time. BrightSide.me has gathered a few of them here, for your enjoyment. Salvador Dali and Coco Chanel. Using a bear to treat back pain. Romania, 1946. Setting a new world speed record, 1948. A sex education lesson, 1929. Lumberjacks, 1900s. William Harley and Arthur Davidson, founders of the Harley Davidson Motorcycle Company. A gun used for duck hunting, early 20th century. Military electricians, 1918. Filming the production logo for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. Testing a rugby helmet, 1912. German industrial worker August Landmesser, whose wife was Jewish, refusing to salute Hitler. A pilot tries to start the stalled propellor of his plane during flight. The biggest horse in the world, 1928. Drew Barrymore helps Stephen King light a cigarette. Using ducklings as therapy animals, 1956. Young women in Kabul, Afghanistan, 1970s. Ernest Hemingway having a drink. The last photo ever taken of a Thylacine, 1933. Class differences.
A time lapse of Sol LeWitt’s Wall Drawing 797 Patrick Dougherty’s Stickwork in Salem and Sausalito Are they nests? Cocoons, forts, beehives, ancient huts, forest castles? All of the above and more? TateShots: Yayoi Kusama’s Obliteration Room Yayoi Kusama's Obliteration Room is one of the more visually memorable collaborative museum projects in recent memory. Andy Knowlton’s Drunken Poets Andy Knowlton finds reusable materials on the streets of Seoul, Korea, makes little dolls with the pieces, and then puts the dolls back out on the streets with a poem that he’s writte... The Event of a Thread “The Event of a Thread” was a stunning large scale, participatory installation by Ann Hamilton that recently filled the cavernous drill hall at the Park Avenue Armory in New York City.
The funniest wildlife photos of 2016 WE'RE PRETTY CERTAIN that animals being either hilarious or adorable make up 99 per cent of the internet. So it can be difficult to sift through all those viral gifs, memes and YouTube clips of cats playing keyboard to find the cream of the crop. Thankfully, the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards have taken care of all the hard work with their annual competition, and last week they announced the 2016 finalists – 40 chuckle-worthy photos ranging from clumsy pelicans to romantic ants. However, this is about more than giggling at animals being funny. Conservation is at the heart of the awards, which aim to take a light-hearted approach to raising awareness through photos of wildlife that is undisturbed in its natural environment. The awards are also run in partnership with international wildlife charity, the Born Free Foundation. Here's a selection from the 2016 finalist photos. One very content snowy owl. Mi antmor. Can we not just get ONE nice photo as a family? Prepare to duel. D'oh!
Guy Hides Camera In Bucket Of Water To See Who Comes To Drink, And Result Doesn’t Disappoint A video showing desert critters secretly filmed approaching a water bucket to quench their thirst is going viral. We see different creatures, from bees, to chickens, to a donkey and a rabbit. The video was uploaded by John Wells from The Field Lab, a Southwest Texas alternative energy and sustainable living field laboratory. Show Full Text “I was pleasantly surprised during the edit to see that George [the rabbit] made an appearance. John Wells, who moved from New York to almost ‘the middle of nowhere’ to purchase an off-grid lifestyle, is already known in certain ecology-conscious circles for managing to build a modern house with solar energy and composting for just $1600. More info: The Field Lab | YouTube
The power of a provocation… – What Ed Said Whether it ignites an inquiry or shifts the gears of learning, if it’s fuelled by careful consideration and clear intentions, a ‘provocation‘ can drive powerful learning. Considering the ‘power of provocations’ with our Lana Fleiszig recently, teachers explored the purpose of provocations, what could be used as provocation and the teacher’s role in the provocation process. The most important question, though, is what might the provocation reveal about our learners, their thinking and learning and where to next? Our teachers collaboratively developed a list of questions to consider when designing provocations: Might the provocation excite/engage the learners and ‘hook’ them into learning?Might the provocation ignite curiosity and wonderings? Do you begin with a purposeful provocation and then plan in response to learning? Like this: Like Loading...
Uncomfortable by Design: A Series of Deliberately Inconvenient Everyday Objects - 99% Invisible Designers are regularly called upon to develop innovative products for everyday problems. Thinking even further outside the box, one designer is working in reverse on innovative ways to problematize existing solutions with results that are “designed to annoy you.” “This project started after I failed to finish my studies in industrial design around 2011,” explains Athens-based architect Katerina Kamprani, “and it has continued to grow ever since.” Forks, mugs, keys, watering cans, wine glasses, chairs, even staircases and doors — no household object is safe from her frustrating manipulations. Sometimes, the twist is slight — rearranging the intersection of a broom and its handle, for instance, without changing either core element fundamentally. A redesign can also be dysfunctional while remaining aesthetically appealing, like a forked champagne flute or wrapped wine glass. She has also exhibited her designs in cities around the world, including Athens, Berlin, Milan, Brussels and Lodz.
55 Incredible Photos Of Girls Going To School Around The World Thinking: Shaken Not Stirred prov·o·ca·tion (pr v -k sh n) n. 1. 2. Our brain needs it. In an inquiry-centered environment learning provocations abound. The recipe? What are some ways to put that into practice in a classroom? 1. Because they are worth a thousand words. Use various strategies: – I See / I Think / I Wonder – Silent Conversation – Musical Tables etc. There are millions of photos available that can be used in inquiry on various concepts – poverty, conflict, power, gender, multiculturalism, pollution – basically anything and everything. Where is this beautiful city with skyscrapers? It is in Africa, more exactly in Congo. The power of photography. 2. I always use high quality photographs and add intriguing, confusing, or simply powerful words. 3. Whenever I use posters I am looking for simplicity…even minimalism “because it eliminates the obvious and adds the meaningful”. *You can print your posters in a really big format here. 4. Need I say how important they are in triggering thought and emotion? 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
The Good Project All of us encounter challenges in our lives. Sometimes these challenges are quickly or easily resolved. Other times, it is not clear what to do, and there is no right or wrong solution. When we are faced with a dilemma, it is important to stop and consider our choices carefully. In this unit, you will listen to the stories of two people who encountered dilemmas. Click one of the options above to get started. Help us improve your module experience through this survey. For inquiry units Land Artist Creates Ephemeral Stone Art on the Shores of the U.K. Land artist Jon Foreman finds comfort in arranging stones in eye-pleasing formations on the beach. His practice, which he calls Sculpt the World, showcases rocks fashioned into swirling patterns as well as giant circles containing an array of rainbow-esque hues. “This process is therapy to me,” Foreman tells My Modern Met. “The simple act of placing stone upon stone in the sand is very therapeutic. I'm sure we all enjoy a walk on the beach but this process I find to be more immersive; being there in nature, losing myself in the work, having left behind all the stresses of day to day life.” Foreman lives in Pembrokeshire, Wales, which is home to a generous coastline. Arranging with stone has shown Foreman some of its unexpected qualities. Land art is ephemeral and will eventually be reclaimed by the earth from which it came. Land artist Jon Foreman creates ephemeral stone art on the shores of the UK. Jon Foreman: Website | Instagram | Facebook Related Articles: