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Long live bamboo sticks
Bamboo is a technique developed by artist Antoon Versteegde. Bamboo sticks are connected with elastic bands to create large works of art. We look at some of his works, and also examine bamboo sticks ourselves to discover what makes them so strong. …
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Become a Styrofoam architect
The students get to work like real architects: after a short introduction to force distribution and strength theory, they learn the different techniques to design and construct an apartment building with our super fun Styrofoam cutters. But their …
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Radio Word Forest: Listening to images with a story
What do you see in a sculpture? What would the artist have thought of when creating this image?
On the occasion of Antwerp Book City in 2004, the Middelheim Museum commissioned various youth authors to write a story for an image from the permanent …Translated by
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Themed tour Hatsjoe… health: About health, hygiene and pandemics in Roman times
There is no denying that Covid-19 is having an unprecedented impact on our society. The Romans too were repeatedly plagued by ruthless epidemics. Based on the attributes of the Roman physician Galenus and the Goddess Hygieia, we take young and old …
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The history of the bicycle: Overview
This article covers the evolution of the bicycle in five steps, from balance bike to bicycle.
- Laufmachines and hobby horses
- Pedals on the balance bike
- Higher, faster and... more dangerous
- the tricycle
- A safety on pneumatic tires
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Photo impressions of the Indies: Slideshow by Koen Van de moortel
On this performance I take you to Delhi, the Himalayas and sacred sites at the headwaters of the Ganges. I hope to amaze you with my photos as I was also amazed in this special country, both by the people and by the nature. You are also welcome to …
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DIVA: Museum of diamonds, jewelry and silver
DIVA is the museum for diamonds, jewelry and silver located in Antwerp, the diamond capital of the world.
DIVA museum tells the story of the expert design, making and trading of diamonds, jewelry and silver.
You can also visit the DIVA collection …
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Museums open their doors digitally with adapted teaching materials
All museums are closed, but you can explore the collections in so many educational ways.
Just at moments like these, you can introduce children and young people to museums.Many employees have also developed adapted teaching materials and tips to …
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AfricaMuseum: Preparation visit
Prepare your visit to the AfricaMuseum with the Tourism for Autism visitor guide.
This bundle is ideal for children with autism who need thorough preparation, but also for young children who could use some extra structure or who are sensitive to …
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DOBOOK Heppie Mie: Creative growth guidance for young and old
A book with visualisations, creative exercises, activity sheets and coaching cards for children, teenagers, young people and their supervisors who want to grow together from Nie Heppie to Heppie Mie by being visually conscious.
Short content …
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Paper creation: Photo step-by-step plan
This document explains step by step how to make your own paper.
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3D printer in the classroom: Lesson suggestions
Encouragement to use a 3D printer at school. Some ideas are presented for four different themes: Halloween, Valentine, Christmas, Easter, summer
Source images: own creation within Tinkercad.
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