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The Art and Science Connection: Hands-on Activities for Primary Students » (New Edition)

Book cover image of The Art and Science Connection: Hands-on Activities for Primary Students by Kimberly Tolley

Authors: Kimberly Tolley
ISBN-13: 9780201455441, ISBN-10: 0201455447
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Addison-Wesley
Date Published: January 1993
Edition: New Edition

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Author Biography: Kimberly Tolley

Book Synopsis

This innovative new resource uses a thematic, holistic, hands-on approach to teaching children about the natural world. Students paint the oceans and continents, investigate the structure of crystals, design recycling posters, and more. (Grades K-3)

Table of Contents

Preface
Introduction
Structure1
The Theme of Structure2
Lesson 1Introduction to Structure: The "Ten Questions" Game3
Lesson 2Investigating and Creating with Liquids7
Lesson 3Investigating and Creating with Solids11
Lesson 4Exploring the Properties of Sand15
Lesson 5Exploring the Properties of Rocks in Mosaics19
Lesson 6Exploring the Structure of Earthworms23
Lesson 7Exploring the Structure of Snails27
Lesson 8Exploring the Structure of Fish32
Lesson 9Investigating Leaves Through Printmaking38
Lesson 10Investigating Flowers Through Drawing41
Interactions45
The Theme of Interactions46
Lesson 11Introduction to Interactions: Color Combinations47
Lesson 12Investigating Evaporation with Watercolors51
Lesson 13Exploring Sticky and Smooth with Monoprints55
Lesson 14Using Chemistry to Bake a Sculpture60
Lesson 15Exploring Gravity with Splatter Paintings64
Lesson 16Constructing Garbage Sculptures67
Lesson 17Designing Recycling Posters71
Lesson 18Investigating Animal Camouflage73
Lesson 19Investigating Animal Adaptations77
Lesson 20Investigating Seed Adaptations81
Lesson 21Creating Ecosystem Murals85
Energy92
The Theme of Energy93
Lesson 22Introduction to Energy: Lines of Expression94
Lesson 23Investigating the Sources of Light97
Lesson 24Describing and Classifying Colors100
Lesson 25Investigating Light and Shadow103
Lesson 26Drawing Shadows106
Lesson 27Investigating Hot and Cold109
Lesson 28Using Heat Energy to Melt Ice Cubes113
Lesson 29Painting the Ocean Currents117
Lesson 30Investigating Magnetism121
Activity Sheet Blackline Masters125
Appendix149
Creativity Without Chaos: Management Tips150
Sample Letters to Parent or Guardian151
Tips for Working with Art Materials152
Tips for Working with Science Materials154
Safety Precautions155
Additional Resources156
Glossary157
Table of Visual-Arts Media Skills159
Table of Science Topics160

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