Art and Science Integration Project
Some things just need celebrating…
During the 2009-2010 school year, all Fort River students had the opportunity to create ART from science inspiration and learning. This K-6 learning had students talking about “what ART is…” /“what SCIENCE is…” and finding so very many overlaps!
“The most beautiful experience we can have is the mysterious…the fundamental emotion which stands at the cradle of true art and true science.” –Albert Einstein
“The ART of…” “The SCIENCE of…”
K-6 ART & SCIENCE Integration
ART SHOW
The curriculum was developed and taught by Teri Magner, Fort River Art Teacher. Science inspiration and materials were provided by the UMass Materials Research Science & Engineering Center (funded by the National Science Foundation) & the Polymerge Outreach Program Coordinator, Jennifer Green.
6th Grade
Fractals & Thumbnails 3 Color Reduction Block Printmaking
5th Grade
4th Grade
Polymers in Metal
Protein Molecules as Relief Sculpture
3rd Grade
2nd Grade
Ferns, Fractals & Matisse Printmaking
1st Grade
Polymer Molecules and Clay Relief
Watercolor Resist/Cracking
Kindergarten
Transparent Slides and Polymers
And then there’s “Mike”—a 6’4 MicRoScope sculpture (on wheels), created by groups of 5th and 6th graders!
See more pictures in the slideshow from the art exhibit.