Artzooka – Orange Citrus Lamp & Styrofoam Creatures (HD – Full Episode)

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In this lesson, Jeremy invites participants to engage in creative projects using everyday materials. Students learn to build a colorful lamp with sticks and dried fruit, create a fun stop-motion animation with a banana, and make a cute critter using Styrofoam balls and other craft supplies. Additionally, Jeremy encourages a recycling challenge, prompting participants to repurpose an old sandal and fabric into something new while emphasizing the importance of safety during crafting activities.
  1. What materials did Jeremy use to make his lamp, and how did he add color to it?
  2. How can you make a banana look like it’s being eaten using stop-motion animation?
  3. What fun things can you create using recycled materials, like an old sandal?

Welcome to Jeremy’s Creative Adventure!

Hi there! I’m Jeremy, and today we’re going to have some fun with sticks, fruit, and a little bit of creativity. Let’s get started!

Building a Cool Lamp

First, I found some awesome sticks at the park—two big ones and two small ones. I’m going to show you how to make a lamp using these sticks. It’s a bit like tying your shoes: loop it, swoop it, and pull! Here’s how:

  • Take a small stick and tie it to a big stick using a piece of twine. Do this for both sides.
  • If you’re working alone, use some modeling clay to hold the sticks in place on the table.
  • Now, connect more sticks by tying them with twine. Soon, you’ll have a structure that stands up by itself!
  • Next, take a longer piece of twine and zigzag it from the top to the bottom of your structure.

Now, let’s add some color! I dried some orange slices in the sun and attached them to the twine using twist ties. You can use any dried fruit you like, such as lemons or limes. Cover all four sides of your lamp with fruit slices. Finally, add a light inside, and watch your lamp glow beautifully!

Making Stop-Motion Magic

Have you ever heard of stop-motion animation? It’s a fun way to make things look like they’re moving all by themselves. Let’s try it with a banana!

  • You’ll need a banana and a roll of tape to make it stand up.
  • Set your camera on a stack of books to keep it steady.
  • Take a picture of the banana, peel it a little, take another picture, and repeat until it looks like the banana is being eaten by magic!

When you play the pictures quickly, it looks like the banana is moving all by itself. Your friends will be amazed!

Creating a Fun Critter

Let’s make a cute little critter using some simple materials. Here’s what you’ll need:

  • Styrofoam balls for the body and head.
  • Fun foam for ears.
  • Paperclips for arms and legs.
  • Googly eyes and a tiny nose for the face.

Attach the head to the body with a toothpick, add ears, and give your critter a big smile. Use paperclips to make arms and legs, and your critter is ready to stand up and play!

Recycling Challenge

For my Uka recycle challenge, I made something special out of an old sandal and a piece of fabric. I even made a movie starring a paper bag! Can you spot the paint tube in the movie?

I challenge you to create something amazing using an old sandal and some fabric. When you’re done, take a picture and share it with me at the Uka website. I can’t wait to see what you come up with!

Remember to Stay Safe!

When working with chalk, always keep your chalk monster on a leash! Safety first!

What will you create today? Let your imagination run wild!

  • What kinds of things do you like to collect when you go to the park or play outside? How could you use them to make something creative like Jeremy did with his lamp?
  • Have you ever tried making a stop-motion video or seen one before? What story would you like to tell using stop-motion animation?
  • Think about some old items you have at home. What fun and creative things could you make by recycling them, just like Jeremy did with his old sandal?
  1. Stick Structure Exploration: Go on a nature walk with a parent or guardian and collect different sizes of sticks. Once you have a collection, try building different structures using the sticks and some twine or string. Can you make a bridge or a small house? Think about how the size and shape of the sticks affect your structure. Discuss with a friend or family member why some structures stand better than others.
  2. Fruit Drying Experiment: Choose a few different types of fruit slices, like apples, oranges, and lemons. With the help of an adult, place them in a sunny spot to dry. Observe how long each type of fruit takes to dry and how it changes over time. Write down your observations and draw pictures of the fruit slices each day. Which fruit do you think would look best on a lamp, and why?
  3. Stop-Motion Storytelling: Create a short stop-motion animation using toys or objects you have at home. Plan a simple story, like a toy car race or a doll’s tea party. Take pictures of each small movement and then play them quickly to see your story come to life. Share your animation with your class or family and ask them what they think happens next in your story.

Sure! Here’s a sanitized version of the transcript:

Hey, I’m Jeremy! Let’s get started. I found some really cool sticks in the park—two big ones and two small ones. The first thing I want to do is tie the small ones to the big ones. I’ll start off using a little piece of twine. Just slide it underneath the stick and tie a knot. It’s a lot like tying your shoes: just loop it, swoop it, and pull.

Once I have one knot, I want to do the same with the other stick at the top. After tying everything in place, I’ll have two structures, which is really important for our lamp. Now, I need to connect them. This might be tricky since I have no one to help me, so here’s a little tip: if you’re alone, take some modeling clay and use that to stick your sticks to the table. This will hold them in place.

The next step is to take more sticks and connect them together. I’ll do the same thing as before: place the stick, tie it with twine, and repeat on the other side. When I’m finished, it will stand up on its own. Now we’re ready to add more twine, but this time, I’ll use a longer piece. I’ll tie it to one of the top corners and zigzag it all the way down.

Now that it’s tied, I have a nice string wall, and I can add the main ingredient: orange slices that I dried in the sun. Using twist ties, I’ll poke them through and tie them to the front. These twist ties are great because we don’t have to tie any knots; we just loop it around and twist it into place. I want to cover all four sides of my lamp.

Look at that! It looks amazing! I also used lemon and lime slices—any kind of dried fruit works great. Now it’s time to add some light. Isn’t this beautiful?

If you missed some of that, here’s a quick recap: take four big sticks of the same size and eight small ones. Tie them together, then take a long piece of twine and zigzag it down. Add the main ingredient: sliced oranges, limes, or lemons, and attach the fruit with twist ties. Cover all four sides and add a light.

Now, let’s make a stop-motion animation! I’m making it look like a banana is being eaten, but no one’s there. This is called stop motion. If I change the banana a little and take a picture, then change it again and take another picture, it looks like the banana is changing all by itself.

First, we need a banana and a roll of tape. I put the banana in the tape to make it look like it’s standing by itself. I set the camera on a stack of books to keep it steady. I made sure the roll of tape isn’t visible in the picture.

I take a picture of the banana, peel it a little, take another picture, and repeat until it looks like the banana is being eaten all by itself. You can play these photos forwards and backwards. It takes time to make one of these, but your friends will be amazed!

Now, let’s create a little critter using materials from a doctor’s office. I have some styrofoam balls, paperclips, and fun foam. I’ll use a big ball for the body and a little ball for the head. Instead of stacking them like a snowman, I’ll flip it upside down for a fun look.

I’ll attach them with a toothpick and make some ears from fun foam. I’ll poke holes in the head to slide the ears in. Now I’ll add a face with a tiny nose, big googly eyes, and a big smile.

For arms and legs, I’ll use paperclips. I’ll poke them into place, and now my critter can stand up! I’ve also created a little alien using paint for a different look.

These critters are fun and easy to make. When you create yours, take a picture and send it to me at the Uka website!

Now, for a safety message: remember when working with chalk, always keep your chalk monster on a leash!

For my Uka recycle challenge, I made something out of an old sandal and a piece of fabric. I put them in a movie starring a paper bag.

Did you like the movie? I made a boat out of an old sandal and a piece of fabric. Did you spot the paint tube? Take another look at how I used it. I challenge you to make something out of an old sandal and a piece of fabric, and when you do, take a picture and email it to me at the Uka website!

What will you create today?

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