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

MaryAnn F. Kohl (Author), Jean Potter (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 1993 | Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: P and up | Series: Bright Ideas for Learning

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.

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About the Author

MaryAnn F. Kohl is the award-winning author of Discovering Great Artists, Mudworks, First Art, and Preschool Art. She lives in Bellingham, Washington. Jean Potter is the author of Science in Seconds for Kids and Over 100 Experiments You Can Do in Ten Minutes or Less. She lives in Charleston, West Virginia.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Bright Ring Publishing (June 1, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0935607048
• ISBN-13: 978-0935607048
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 11 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #26,103 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #17 in Books > Children's Books > Science, Nature & How It Works > Experiments & Projects
  • #46 in Books > Children's Books > Arts, Crafts & Music > Crafts & Hobbies
  • #95 in Books > Children's Books > Arts, Crafts & Music > Art

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36 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great resource book for preschool teachers, December 4, 1998

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This review is from: Science Arts: Discovering Science Through Art Experiences (Bright Ideas for Learning) (Paperback)

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.

36 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful way to integrate science and art!, January 12, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Science Arts: Discovering Science Through Art Experiences (Bright Ideas for Learning) (Paperback)

What a wonderful and unique approach to science education! This book is jammed full of one-page "art experiments." The key is to use art projects to learn some science principles. Among many of the ideas to learn are dissolving, symmetry, reflecting light, gravity and friction. The only drawback is that the book could benefit from an introduction on the inquiry-based approach to learning...From The Science Spiders(TM) Newsletter.

21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I never realized how beautiful science can be., June 8, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Science Arts: Discovering Science Through Art Experiences (Bright Ideas for Learning) (Paperback)

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!