ERIC Number: EJ1117269
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2016
Pages: 7
Abstractor: ERIC
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ISSN: ISSN-0036-8555
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The Art-Science Connection: Students Create Art Inspired by Extracurricular Lab Investigations
Hegedus, Tess; Segarra, VerĂ³nica A.; Allen, Tawannah G.; Wilson, Hillary; Garr, Casey; Budzinski, Christina
Science Teacher, v83 n7 p25-31 Oct 2016
The authors developed an integrated science-and-art program to engage science students from a performing arts high school in hands-on, inquiry based lab experiences. The students participated in eight biology-focused investigations at a local university with undergraduate mentors. After the laboratory phase of the project, the high school students were charged with generating ideas and producing original science-inspired art to strengthen their science communication skills and comprehension. A culminating exhibit allowed the student artists to share their scientific insights.
Descriptors: Investigations, Extracurricular Activities, Art Education, Science Education, Laboratory Experiments, Active Learning, Inquiry, Molecular Structure, Art Products, Exhibits, Integrated Activities, High School Students, College School Cooperation, Hands on Science
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: High Schools; Secondary Education; Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
Audience: Teachers
Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: North Carolina
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