Kohl MaryAnn F. - Science arts: discovering science through art experiences

Kohl, Mary Ann F.

Science arts : discovering science through art / Mary Ann F. Kohl, Jean Potter; illustrations, K. Whelan Dery.

p. cm. (Bright ideas for learning; 4)

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

ISBN 0-935607-04-8

1. ScienceStudy and teaching (Elementary). 2. Activity programs in education. I. Potter, Jean, 1947- II. Dery, K. Whelan, ill. III. Title. IV. Series: Kohl, Mary Ann F. Bright ideas for learning centers; 4.

QBI93-20423

The publisher, Bright Ring Publishing, Inc., and the authors, Mary Ann Kohl and Jean Potter, state that proper adult supervision of all children engaged in art activities from this book must be in place, and that safe and appropriate use of any and all art materials and supplies must be employed at all times. The aforementioned assume no responsibility for mishap or injury related to Science Arts, and cannot be responsible for the supervising adults participation or lack of, any misuse or misunderstanding, inappropriate use, or any use, of art materials by or with children. Children must never be left unattended; art materials must be under the supervision of a responsible adult, and children engaged in their use must be supervised at all times. Thank you for using caution at all times and knowing the abilities of the children involved in art activities from Science Arts.

To my husband, Michael. - MAK

To Mary, with devotion and gratitude. - JP

Special thanks to Suzanne Marchisio, science teacher at Whatcom Middle School, Bellingham, WA, for her scientific interpretations of the art experiences as Science Editor for ScienceArts. Thanks also to Suzannes 8th grade 1992-1993 science students for helping write the scientific explanations found on each page of this book.

The following people deserve to be recognized:

Trish Lemon and Dorothy Tjoelker-Worthen from textype for their skill in typesetting, design, and especially their humor during deadlines.

Charlotte Hart, Hart Design, for her assistance with cover design and photography.

Matt Brown, Photographer, for his expertise in photography for the front and back covers.

Donna Shankleton and Ray Sevin, BookCrafters, for all their help with quality printing concerns and the inevitable special favors.

Students of preschools and elementary schools in the Bellingham area for testing art experiments.

Special thanks from Mary Ann to:

Amy Cheney, student, Silver Beach Elementary School, for her work as model for the back cover and for her development and submission of the art project, Crayon Creatures. Amys chauffeur, Joyce Cheney, also deserves thanks for spending hours driving to and from, waiting during, and assisting with the photography session.

All my closest friends for motivating and inspiring me to keep creating, especially Peggy Campbell, Bonnie Stafford, and Jo Martens.

My husband, Michael, and my daughters, Hannah and Megan, for their expert creative opinions and advice, and especially their love and support.

Special thanks from Jean to:

Thomas, my husband, for his constant encouragement and love. Archie, for the time I spent in writing, rather than walking him. Banff Springs Resort, where most of my ideas were written. Macintosh Powerbook, for making my life easier and more mobile.

In the upper page corner of each project, symbolic graphics or icons are found which make the projects in ScienceArts more usable and accessible. These symbols quickly help identify which projects are appropriate for specific needs and uses of each child and each parent, teacher or care provider.

The icons are suggestions. Experiment with individual techniques or change projects to suit the needs and abilities of children, parents, or teachers. Discovery and experimentation are the key to learning and exploring science through art.

- Indicates a general age range where a child can create and explore without adult assistance. Children younger or older than the age suggested may also enjoy the project. This icon is an indicator of the difficulty of a project; younger ages suggest easy projects and older ages suggest more difficult projects.

- Indicates the type of art medium or technique featured in the science/art experience.

- Indicates the degree of planning or preparation involved in collecting materials and setting up this activity for the adult in charge, from easy to involved.

- Indicates the authors favorite projects shown with an m for Mary Ann Kohls favorites and a j for Jean Potters favorites.

- Indicates that the activity needs an oven, stove, or other heating I element.

- Indicates the project is particularly well suited to one of the four seasons. Projects that work for all seasons do not carry a seasonal icon.