Citrus and Circuits

Lemon Powered LED Flowers, created by Dava Students Summer 2009

Projects and workshops that examine the basic aspects of electronic circuits using citrus and other organic materials to power low voltage devices. Students will learn how to create a variety of alternatively powered art and electronics projects using salvaged and inexpensive materials. These activities and workshops include theory and environmental ethics in art, history and practical application and exploration of technology.

Lemon Powered LED Dream catcher or Flower
           Finding recycled materials (paper, material, wood, feathers, metals)
           Metals, and natural materials as conductors (how many volts does a lemon have?)
           History of Dream catchers/ Re-appropriating history and art.
           Sustainable practices, alternative energy, inventive practice.

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Students w/ Lemon Powered LED Dream catchers. Science Discovery Summer 2009

Participants will explore the theory and practice use of Recycled Art Materials. Students will be introduced to the basic function of an electric circuit using alternative and organic materials to produce a battery. Participants will learn how to solder wires to create alternatively powered electric circuits and will be introduced to LED lighting technologies and engaged in dialogues in regards to energy efficiency.