Using many different media, students can turn leaves into images which can be used for study, bulletin boards, collections, and identification. The simple techniques described include pastel printing, smoke prints, ink or tempura printing, bleach printing on t-shirts, ditto machine printing using carbon paper, and making cutouts. (DH)

The author is surprised every year when fifth-grade students react to the study of biomes as if they've never given any thought to the differences across parts of the world. Sure, they've all heard of the tropical rain forest and the desert, but it seems as though they think the rest of the world is just some undefined area with climate, animals,…

Describes a one-day workshop in which teachers examined how science and art activities can be integrated in the classroom. Emphasis is on the activities, which can be used by elementary school children. (JN)

Describes ways in which: (1) paintings, (2) crayon rubbings, and (3) clay modeling can be used to demonstrate science concepts. (CP)

Lessons on conservation/recycling taught in upper elementary/middle schools often feature a paper recycling activity in which students make new paper from old. Methods to accomplish this are outlined. In addition, the use of the recycled paper for art projects is discussed. (Author/JN)

Describes activities to be used with young children to enhance their awareness of color and visual perception skills. Activities described relate to such content as primary and secondary colors, shades and tints, coloring with crayons, chalk painting, and visual differences. (DS)

Presents background information on seals, legislation designed to protect them, activities related to seals and the fourth International Day of the Seal, and suggestions for field trips. Includes list of materials available from the Seal Rescue Fund with current costs. (JM)

Lists examples of paintings, sculpture, music, and literature which lend themselves to science units such as the changing universe, energy, matter, and living things. (CS)

A puppet show depicting a gathering of the planets in the earth's solar system is described. Dialogue as well as a description of the method of constructing the planet puppets is included. (SA)

Describes some art activities for early childhood that also teach about science. Expresses concern that young children operating in a three-dimensional world are often expected to translate their world onto a flat sheet of paper. (TW)

Describes how a ladybug can be used to teach entomology, natural selection, comparative anatomy, food chains and symbiotic relationships. Focuses on a picturebook entitled "The Grouchy Ladybug" (Eric Carle). Discusses enrichment activities in science, language, social studies, art, and music. (CW)

Describes ideas and approach to an interdisciplinary unit in creative writing and science which uses art and storytelling to sharpen imaginative skills. Relates the special success of this unit's approach in motivating students, the culmination of which was an all-day field trip to a marine science center. (JM)

Discusses logistic and educational preparations for a field trip to collect marine organisms, the return of those organisms to the classroom, and creative approaches to study and appreciation of the organisms collected. Includes a discussion of safety at the beach and several tips for care and maintenance of aquariums. (JM)

Lists science/art activities which involve students in general observation and imaginative visualization. (CS)

Outlines a lesson on the study of rocks including classification, identification, and observation techniques. Provides a listing of activities which integrate rocks with art, mathematics, and language arts. (RT)