Resource Organization Chart Understanding science through art and experimentation The Philadelphia School, 6th-8th Grade

Reesha Grosso

Science and art will collide in this experiment-filled unit where we will use science to better understand the process of making art. In week one we will look at organization and patterns in biology and math and explore the ways in which art mimics nature. In week two we will use materials science and chemistry to examine art materials and color theory. In week three we will explore how both perception and perspective while looking at the physics of light and the art of photography. Students will use information they discover through experimentation to create unique pieces of art for display in the Makers Faire. Resource WXPR (part of NPRs digital network) http://m.wxpr.org/?utm_referrer=https%3A% 2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F#mobile/13199 Pattern in nature Fibonacci Fun: Fascinating Activities With Intriguing Numbers By Trudi Garland The Golden Section: Nature's Greatest Secret By Scott Olsen Medium Audio Annotation Short finding science in art audio clip- good to start off the unit. An activity book for middle grades, contains 24 projects that help students to explore the concept of the Fibonacci numbers. The impact of the golden section on humanity as viewed through art, architecture, philosophy, nature, mathematics, geometry, and music. Explores symmetry in science and art on a practical and theoretical level. Basic introduction to Fibonacci numbers in nature illustrated in picturebook format. More info about the history & science of the golden ratio in the brief glossary. Limitations/Comments <3min

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Math with little science.

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Concise and informative, but pictures are small/not great for reproducing. Same as above: concise and informative, pictures are small Very limited resource. Useful more for the visual than for content.

Symmetry: The Ordering Principle By David Wade Growing patterns: Fibonacci numbers in nature by Sarah Campbell

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Resource Organization Chart Fibonacci Numbers: Identifying Patterns https://www.teachingchannel.org/videos/fibo nacci-sequence Vi Hart: Doodling in Math https://www.khanacademy.org/math/recreati onal-math/vi-hart/spiralsfibonacci/v/doodling-in-math--spirals-fibonacci--and-being-a-plant--1-of-3 Math is Fun http://www.mathsisfun.com/numbers/goldenratio.html Golden Ratio in Nature http://io9.com/5985588/15-uncannyexamples-of-the-golden-ratio-in-nature Color theory A Book About Color: A Clear and Simple Guide for Young Artists By Mark Gonyea The Handbook of Natural Plant Dyes By Sasha Duerr Video Video Series Lesson ideas on pattern identification and sequence for middle grades. Young woman explaining pattern and Fibonacci sequence- fun video of her doodling and explaining. All about the golden ratio Flowers, hurricanes, tree branch growth The basics of color theory for kids grades 4-9 covering everything from primary and secondary colors to hue, saturation, Great resource on how to create your own natural dyes from acorns, berries, coffee, onion peels, etc. Info on colorfastness, mordant and other fixatives, and both hot and cold process. Similar to Duerrs book but with thorough more history and the added bonus of discussion on the environmental implications of working with dyes. How to make natural dyes

Reesha Grosso Use for parts. Video is fun, but she speaks very quickly, so video requires a lot of support to make sure concepts are absorbed. Great visual/simulation, scroll down to the middle Sensationalist site, but great images The storybook style may be a turn-off for middle school students.

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Harvesting Color: How to Find Plants and Make Natural Dyes By Rebecca Burgess Itty Bitty Impact

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Not available through the library..!

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Simple, not too scientific

Resource Organization Chart http://www.ittybittyimpact.com/how-to-makenatural-fabric-dye/ Natural Dyes, History and How to Make Them http://varenya.hubpages.com/hub/Naturaldyes-their-history-and-how-to-make-them Dye Eggs Instead of Fabric http://www.blisstree.com/2013/03/22/beaut y-shopping/natural-easter-egg-dyes/ Making Natural Dyes from Vegetables http://blog.freepeople.com/2011/08/diynatural-dyes/ Making Natural Dyes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yyEpSOeN IC4&feature=player_embedded Photography The New Way Things Work By David Macaulay (turmeric!) Website Website Website Video Dye history How to color eggs using natural dyes How to make natural dyes How to make natural dyes with onion skins, turmeric, cabbage, and salt mordant Part 3 Working With Waves discusses light, images, photography, and printing. Text is playfully illustrated and scientifically accurate. Thoroughly age-appropriate. Heavy on the intro to physics. Crisp and well designed how-to book on pinhole cameras, gives some history. Offers an overview of photographic printing processes and techniques (albumen, cyanotype, tintype, etc) and describes the science behind them. Light refraction lab that may help

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Great resource for background info and to generate informational texts Simple outline of process Great images of foods and fabrics Salt vs. vinegar mordant?

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Want this for my future science classroom.

Pinhole cameras: a do-it-yourself guide by Chris Keeney In the Darkroom: An Illustrated Guide to Photographic Processes Before the Digital Age By Sarah Kennel

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Enlightening Geometry for Middle School

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Quite technical, but has

Resource Organization Chart Students http://learningcenter.nsta.org/files/ss0712_23. pdf The Art of Photography Video http://www.youtube.com/user/theartofphotog raphy Making Your Own Room with a View National Geographic http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvzpu0Q9 RTU My Room As a Camera Obscura http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JH_oTsaPp qI How the Eye Works http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvozcv8pS 3c How Bees Can See the Invisible http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1TUDFCO wjY Video explain how cameras work (reflection and refraction) 170+ videos covering all aspects of photography including science, history, and current artists Video of seven adults making a room into a camera obscura ~ 1:30 Video of a teen making her room into a camera obscura- no sound, <1min Shows how light enters the eye Well-explained how a bee sees

Reesha Grosso images of every type of printing process for reference. Somewhat dull and wordy. Choose small clips to share with kids or watch for information. Some explanation, goofy music. No explanation. Far less dry than other camera obscura videos! Still looks bloodshot, sponsored by Bausch and Lomb, use with no sound! SO BEAUTIFUL.

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