Elements of Glass
Drill down and investigate glass from a scientific perspective. The impact of temperature and the molecular structure of glass are examined. Students observe molten glass and its transformative properties through a live hotshop demonstration.
Key Learning Outcomes
- Scientific understanding is crucial to glass artists practice
- The transformative properties of glass
- See ACARA Curriculum links
Year 3/4
Heat can be produced in many ways and can move from one object to another (ACSSU049)
A change of state between solid and liquid can be caused by adding or removing heat (ACSSU046)
Natural and processed materials have a range of physical properties that can influence their use (ACSSU074)
Forces can be exerted by one object on another through direct contact or from a distance (ACSSU076)
Year 5/6
Solids, liquids and gases have different observable properties and behave in different ways (ACSSU077)
Changes to materials can be reversible or irreversible (ACSSU095)
Age: 8 – 12
Tour: 45 mins
Cost: $30.00 per person
When: Wednesday to Sunday
Group Size: Minimum 20, Maximum 120 (by arrangement)
