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Martín, Natalia Martín; Hageman, Jennifer L.; Montgomery, Sarah E.; Rule, Audrey C. – Journal of STEM Arts, Crafts, and Constructions, 2019
This study presents a content analysis of 30 ecology-themed children's picture books published in English and Spanish from 1994 to the present. Books were analyzed for the following aspects: 1) Nature appreciation, 2) Interrelatedness of Nature, 3) Realistic ecology problem, 4) Differing perspectives, 5) Hope for a solution, 6) Reflection and…
Descriptors: Content Analysis, Picture Books, Childrens Literature, Ecology
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Hussain, Mahjabeen; Stoycheva, Dessy; Rule, Audrey C.; Tallakson, Denise A. – Journal of STEM Arts, Crafts, and Constructions, 2019
This experimental study was undertaken with preservice teachers to test whether the use of science integration into arts education increases demonstration of science details and creative features in artwork. Two conditions were created: arts-focused and science-focused; gouache still-life paintings were produced and analyzed, and an attitude…
Descriptors: Preservice Teachers, Painting (Visual Arts), Science Education, Art Education
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Duban, Nil; Aydogdu, Bülent; Kolsuz, Selçuk – Journal of STEM Arts, Crafts, and Constructions, 2018
The main aim of the current research was to fill the absence of STEAM activities for primary school students in Turkey. Accordingly, a study in which STEAM activities were implemented was conducted with the primary school students. There were four activities during STEAM implementation. The activities were these: Students recognized circuit…
Descriptors: STEM Education, Art Education, Curriculum Implementation, Elementary School Students
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Perkins, Leann M.; Stoycheva, Dessy – Journal of STEM Arts, Crafts, and Constructions, 2016
This practical lesson on greenhouses implements standards of the Next Generation Science Standards ("K-2 ETS I-2"; "K-LS1-1") and the preschool objectives from the Teaching Strategies GOLD. Teaching Strategies GOLD is an assessment tool available online and in print that can be used with any developmentally appropriate early…
Descriptors: Preschool Children, Gardening, Art Activities, Science Education
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Anderson, Andrea E.; Meier, Jessica A. – Journal of STEM Arts, Crafts, and Constructions, 2016
This practical article presents activities that support previous research suggesting the integration of art with science is beneficial to the learning and cooperative processes of children. The project showcased here highlights the ability of elementary school children to collaborate with their peers for problem solving and critical thinking…
Descriptors: Interdisciplinary Approach, Art Activities, Science Education, Cooperative Learning
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Teske, Jolene K.; Pittman, Phoebe J. Z. – Journal of STEM Arts, Crafts, and Constructions, 2016
Arts integration into science has been shown to motivate students and promote long-term retention of content. To add to the literature addressing arts integration, an experiment was conducted with middle school students studying the anatomical similarities and differences between modern and fossil marine invertebrates and different types of extant…
Descriptors: Grade 8, Middle School Students, STEM Education, Art Education