Art and the Cosmic Connection

Autor/inn/en	Cobb, Whitney H.; Aiello, Monica Petty; Macdonald, Reeves; Asplund, Shari
Titel	Art and the Cosmic Connection
Quelle	In: Science and Children, 52 (2014) 2, S.30-35 (6 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0036-8148
Schlagwörter	Science Instruction; Elementary School Science; Art Activities; Concept Formation; Grade 3; Grade 4; Grade 5; Interdisciplinary Approach; Teaching Methods; Astronomy; Technology Uses in Education; Educational Technology; Photography; Freehand Drawing + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Teaching of science; Science education; Natural sciences Lessons; Naturwissenschaftlicher Unterricht; Künstlerische Tätigkeit; Concept learning; Begriffsbildung; School year 03; 3. Schuljahr; Schuljahr 03; School year 04; 4. Schuljahr; Schuljahr 04; School year 05; 5. Schuljahr; Schuljahr 05; Fächerübergreifender Unterricht; Fächerverbindender Unterricht; Interdisziplinarität; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Astronomie; Technology enhanced learning; Technology aided learning; Technologieunterstütztes Lernen; Unterrichtsmedien; Fotografie; Drawing; Zeichnen
Abstract	The interdisciplinary unit described in this article utilizes "Art and the Cosmic Connection," a free program conceived of by artists Monica and Tyler Aiello and developed by the artists, scientists, and educators through NASA's Discovery and New Frontiers Programs, to inspire learners to explore mysterious worlds in our solar system and uncover their geologic stories. Students become visual investigators as they study and interpret the unique surfaces of our rocky celestial neighbors: comets, asteroids, moons, and planets. They develop context for understanding their own planet Earth in the process. Originally developed for general audiences, "Art and the Cosmic Connection" has been pilot-tested in elementary grades 3-5, with art, science, and language arts teachers. The activity uses inexpensive materials available in any craft or art store. Students have engaged in the full activity in as little as 90 minutes; it also offers a wonderful opportunity to support concept development across disciplines in a more prolonged unit. In this article, the authors share their experiences in grades 3-5 with special focus on an interdisciplinary unit fourth graders explored. (ERIC).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2017/4/10