SPARK workshop...

We had a great field trip today at the Bellingham American Museum of Radio and Electricity.

The class of 6 boys spent two hours working on disassembling, different, discarded electronics. (say that 5 times fast.)  After collecting an assortment of pieces they were then to reassemble them in some type of art form. 

 The Professor really enjoyed taking apart this DVD player.

 As the pieces came off - an explanation was given as to what they were.

While the Professor chose modern electronics...

the Architect chose an antique typewriter. 

It was a popular item and three boys ended up working on it at once.  

This typewriter predates the "old" typewriters.  

 There were a few close calls as the 3 boys worked so closely together with the tools.

But, excitement filled the air as they worked to get the pieces off.

At the end of the class the Architect had created a very cool elephant.