Pick Up Some STEAM
The STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) section of Open Educational Resources Commons has many lessons and other resources on file that tie art into science. Teachers can download free lesson plans, rate them, or contribute their own.
Read MoreThe Science of Art
The J. Paul Getty Museum has free lesson plans and resources teaching K-12 science through topics related to art production and conservation. Topics include the physics of sculpture, the role of chemistry in the history of paint, observation of nature as it relates to art, and problem solving skills as they relate to art...
Read MoreTime to STArt!
California based STArt! teaching Science Through Art is a program that seeks to cover basic topics in California’s K-12 Science Content Standards using all of the senses in an art-based approach. The website contains several links to useful resources revolving around this core concept.
Read MoreScience Scope Arts Issue
Science Scope is a online journal with educational science activities for use as teaching aids. This issue (October, 2011) features several activities that use the arts to teach science.
Read MoreFusion Science Theater
The National Science Foundation funded Fusion Science Theater uses techniques from theater to create entertaining and educational science shows. The group not only performs shows, they are also available for workshops on their method, and can provide scripts and training for others to put on their shows.
Read MoreEvolution Picture Book
“Little Changes”, by Tiffany Taylor, is a free online children’s picture book that teaches some basic evolution concepts. Artist James Munro’s illustrations playfully demonstrate the cumulative effect of small changes over time. The website also has resources for teachers, kids, and parents.
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