How do art and nature add sparkle to science classes?

1. How do art and nature add sparkle to science classes?

2. The Glitter Triangle By Donna Marie Miller

3. Overview • Historic examples • Current research on problems • Ways to integrate all three into class

4. Historical Examples We have many examples of artist/scientists who were naturalists who made important breakthroughs, like Charles Darwin and his grandfather. Erasmus Darwin made important studies in light and color theory, and in optics Isaac Newton Leonardo Davinci W.A. Bentley

5. Current Research on Problems Many child researchers are concerned that children are becoming divorced from nature.

6. I. Mental health problems (ADD)II. ObesityIII. Loss of critical thinking skillshttp://richardlouv.com

7. Ways to integrate the glitter triangle into class Teach inertia on a swing. Bring kids outside for science class Let kids draw as science study. Engage in nature immersion Show real scientists in nature

8. Nature in Class

9. Science, kids, art & nature go together