Science Makes Art: Movement
Science Makes Art: Movement by Hilary Devonshire, published by Hachette Children’s Group on September 10, 2024, is a 32-page exploration designed for young readers aged 8 and up. This book combines the principles of science with engaging art projects, encouraging children to investigate the concepts of forces and movement through hands-on activities. Readers will learn to approach movement like a scientist while expressing their creativity as artists.
The book features a variety of art projects that utilize everyday materials, including creating a nosey elephant, drawing spirals, and experimenting with pendulums and spinning discs. Each section introduces key scientific concepts related to movement, such as linear and circular motion, while providing opportunities for cross-curricular learning. Science Makes Art: Movement is part of a series that aims to foster both artistic expression and scientific understanding, making it a valuable resource for educational settings and home learning.
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Understand the science of forces and movement by making art
Feeling a bit stuck with the topic of movement? This book will help you to work like a scientist: testing ideas, making investigations and doing experiments. But you’ll also be an artist, using different kinds of materials, techniques and movements to make art. Let’s get moving!
Science Makes Art skilfully blends science theory with fun art projects to encourage learning and creativity. It’s the perfect series to introduce key science principles and for cross-curricular and topic based learning.
Using materials from around the home, the art projects include:
– A nosey elephant
– Drawing spirals
– Pendulums
– Swinging art
– Spinning discs
Contents:
Equipment and Materials/What is Movement?/Moving in a Straight Line/ A Circular Movement/ Spirals/ Pendulum Swings/ Movement About An Axis/ Rolling/ Flexible Movement/ The Illusion of Movement/ Further Ideas/Glossary/Index
Ideal for readers age 8+.
Collect the rest of the series: Colour, Energy, Flight, Light, Materials.
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