I would suggest some simple papermaking with recycled paper--junk mail and
such.  If you need more information about papermaking with ordinary
household equipment, please contact me directly.
I also did a participatory collaborative art installation for Earth Day
1995--25th anniversary-- which involved a ceremonial covering of the earth
(an 18 foot diameter prepared bed) with a recycled handmade paper quilt with
flower seeds planted underneath in appropriate colors and shapes to give a
living blooming image of the Earth when the paper dissolved, the seeds
sprouted and the flowers grew and bloomed.  This installation was
interesting and beautiful as it changed over the months finally blooming in
late July (in Central New York) and then dying down for the winter.
Good luck with your activities.
Jane
Jane Ingram Allen's website
www.janeingramallen.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "Nicole Kowrach" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 28, 2000 10:55 AM
Subject: Earth Day Demos


> Hello everyone -
> As a part of our weekend programming here at the Ann Arbor Hands-On
Museum,
> we do short, 15-20 minute demonstrations as well as hands-on activity
> stations that cover a broad range of scientific disciplines including
> biology, ecology, chemistry, physics, engineering, mathematics, etc. In
> observance of Earth Day, next month's demos and activities will explore
> ecology and conservation. While I have plenty of ideas for hands-on
> activities (including water filtration, a simulated oil spill clean-up,
and
> more), I'm having a lot of trouble coming up with quick and exciting
> demonstration components that highlight our natural resources and advocate
> the 3 R's (Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle). One colleague suggested doing
> something with cornstarch vs. styrofoam packing peanuts...any other ideas?
>
> Thank you in advance!
>
>
> Nicole Kowrach
> Education Specialist
> Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum
>
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