Integrating the Arts in Science: 30 Strategies to Create Dynamic Lessons, 2nd Edition

Poey, Vivian; Weber, Nicole; Diaz, Gene; Smiley, Sam

ISBN 10: 0743970233 / ISBN 13: 9780743970235

Published by Shell Educational Publishing, 2022

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Integrating the Arts in Science: 30 Strategies to Create Dynamic Lessons, 2nd Edition
• Publisher: Shell Educational Publishing
• Publication Date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0743970233
• ISBN 13: 9780743970235
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Picture a classroom alive with energy and creativity—where students bring science to life through dynamic dramatizations, craft compelling poems that explore scientific ideas, and transform observations into breathtaking works of art. The arts ignite curiosity, build cultural connections, and foster a vibrant classroom community, all while boosting academic success.

Integrating the Arts in Science by Vivian Poey, Nicole Weber, Gene Diaz, and Sam Smiley provides a game-changing toolkit for educators to weave drama, music, visual arts, poetry, storytelling, and creative movement into everyday lessons. Designed to make learning meaningful and engaging, this resource offers practical strategies for all grade levels to turn traditional instruction into unforgettable experiences.

What’s inside:

• Model lessons designed around real-world topics
• Engaging classroom discussion prompts that spark critical thinking
• Interactive activity sheets to bring lessons to life
• Grade-specific guidance for K-2, 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12 classrooms

Perfect for both new and seasoned teachers, this comprehensive guide equips educators to tap into the transformative power of the arts.

Inspire creativity. Foster engagement. Transform learning. Bring the arts into your classroom today and watch every student thrive!

About the Authors

Vivian Poey, M.F.A., is Professor of Photography and Integrative studies at Lesley University. As an artist and educator, she works to reach multiple communities and collaborate with students of various ages. She is the recipient of the Massachusetts Art Education Association Higher-Education Art Educator of the Year Award.

Nicole Weber, Ph.D., is Professor of Science and Science Education at Lesley University. Dr. Weber served as the Director of the Science in Education, M.Ed. program, and taught graduate courses on integrating the arts into Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, making STEM become a STEAM curriculum.

Gene Diaz, Ph.D., Professor of Distinguished Achievement at Lesley University, has taught art education, ethnographic and arts-based research methods, and arts-integrated curriculum at the university. She formerly taught art, English as a foreign language, and computer science in K–12 schools.

Sam Smiley, M.F.A., is a documentarian and entrepreneur who works at the intersection of science, technology, and society, and qualitative arts-based research. Sam has many years’ experience as an educator in STEAM and has presented at academic conferences around the world.