Our Bodies and Art Activities »

Information about various topics related to the composition and functioning of the human body forms the foundation for a variety of craft projects.

Barbara Youngblood - Children's Literature

These books do just what they say they tie facts about a subject to art. The art project relates to the item discussed. Science teachers, homeschool parents and students interested in science topics will find them fresh and creative. The chapter on keeping fit explains things people can do to keep healthy, have strong muscles and ideas for good exercises. The art part of the chapter shows the reader how to create a figure that can be bent into various exercise positions. The chapter on teeth talks about their ability to cut, crush and chew our food and the necessity to keep brushing. The art part details how to make various monsters with very toothy smiles. Materials suggested are for the most part common items found at home or readily available. Her is a great hands-on type of lesson, with twenty chapters and twenty projects. A glossary, an index and a materials-guide are included. Part of the "Arty Facts" series. 2002, Crabtree Publishing Company,