Excellent way to incorporate science into art.

While I think this project would be too lengthy for the regular classroom, it does provide an ideal way for art teachers to pull science content into their curriculum. I also appreciated the... See More

While I think this project would be too lengthy for the regular classroom, it does provide an ideal way for art teachers to pull science content into their curriculum. I also appreciated the detailed rubric and the leveled titles.

Realistic Wildlife Art

The advantages and challenges of having students create a piece of realistic wildlife art are discussed in this article. On the plus side: students---and science teachers have an opportunit... See More

The advantages and challenges of having students create a piece of realistic wildlife art are discussed in this article. On the plus side: students---and science teachers have an opportunity to extend themselves through project-based artwork while developing student research skills. The unit does take time away from the standard curriculum, however, and may not be something each school is willing to do. Teachers can make use of the well-fleshed rubric to grade similar projects. I would have been nice to see more emphasis on linking the content to curriculum.