What a thrill it is to see my students investigate different science issues and topics in art. It is easy to dismiss art as merely a "special" whereas, in my opinion, art can be taken to a much deeper level. I make an effort each year to find a variety of ways to integrate technology and science, social studies and language arts with the art curriculum. Sometimes this means creating fun games such as Habits and Habitats picture cards the students use to try to match what creature goes with which habitat, or what eyes belong to what kind of animal? This encourages my students to use their investigative habits such as observing scales, feathers, hair or other characteristics that will give a hint to the animal's environment. Each year, we also use Webquests where students are guided to complete a variety of steps on different websites that then culminates in a final art activity and often a research report. What an excellent way to take science or social studies learning to a deeper level.
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March 2024
AuthorMy name is Mrs. Krupa and I'm an elementary art teacher at Oxbow Elementary. I'm a professional harpist turned art teacher of 20 years. I'll share art lessons and ideas on these pages, what works and doesn't. Enjoy! Categories
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