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AWAKE Wild About Art

Art is often thought of as a separate discipline among subjects taught in the school system, but the truth is actually far from that. Although art does have its own content and specialization, many of its fundamental ideas and processes are rooted in the same places as history, math, or science. When art is combined with any of these subjects, a more complete learning environment is created for students. This is the purpose behind Wild About Art. When we look at art and science processes, we can see that they are identical in many ways. Both artists and scientists

• Ask questions
• Observe details
• Draw conclusions from observation
• Use words or pictures to express outcomes
• Make comparisons
• Use critical thinking skills to problem solve
• Imagine and dream

It is our hope that Wild About Art will be used to enhance students education in the sciences by creating a complete learning atmosphere. The following pages give general guidelines for using art effectively in a science classroom.

• Creating a Link Between Nature Art and the Core Content for Assessment
• Elements of an Effective Art Piece
• Using Visual Principles of Design
• Making an Effective Power Point Presentation
• Making an Effective Poster
• Making an Effective Photo Montage or Collage
• Making an Effective Mural
• Making an Effective Diorama