Science Arts: Discovering Science Through Art Experiences (Bright Ideas for Learning)

By Jean Potter and MaryAnn F. Kohl

Children explore the world of science through art with these open-ended experiments categorized by scientific topic. Hundreds of art activities amaze and delight children as they discover the magic of crystals, light, constellations, plants, and more. A unique approach to learning basic science concepts.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0935607048
• ISBN13: 9780935607048
• Release Date: June 1993
• Publisher: Chicago Review Press
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.96 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 10.9" x 8.4"
• Age Range: 4 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 7

Customer Reviews

Great resource for introducing science to kids

This book contains over 100 craft-oriented projects that can be used to teach science. The crafts are oriented around science themes including diffusion, surface tension, gravity, and friction. Some of the things that make me really like the book are: - A suggested age level is listed for each project - The authors list all the necessary materials and give clear steps for doing the project - They give variations to each project - They give an explanation of what is being learned in the project - The art techniques used are identified at the top of the page whether or not the child will need help - The level of preparation necessary for each project is given This is a very well thought out book and the projects are interesting. I love it.

Amazing science experiments!

I am a science teacher and I absolutly LOVE this book. The kids love the art while learning the science standards! A MUST BUY

Science made EASY!

This book is simply great. I bought several of Jean Potter's other books so when I found her name on line, I decided to buy this one. It is everything I thougt it would be and MORE! I love art, but never thought the two mixed. This is a book for every kid, teacher and parent!

I never realized how beautiful science can be.

I had never really thought how beautiful and mysterious and colorful and delightful science could be. This book inspires me, a person who has never really liked science all that much. Now I do! And I will pass that on to my kids when we do the Chromatography Art Experiment and separate colors on absorbant paper. Can't wait!

A great resource book for preschool teachers

Like all of Mary Ann Kohl's books, this one is easily readable, with 1 activity listed per page, including pictures of the activity. It provides a reminder that science doesn't only happen at the science table! I often make my student interns choose an activity from this book (or MathArts)as the activities are open ended, process-oriented, and explained step by step. A great resource.