Teaching Astronomy Through Art Book 1

SKU
046855
ISBN
9781933407944
Grade 3-12
Teaching Method
Traditional
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Charlotte Mason
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Classical
A methodology based on the Latin Trivium (three stages of learning), including the grammar stage (memorization and facts), logic stage (critical thinking), and rhetoric stage (developing/defending ideas).
Unit Study
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Montessori (Discovery)
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Secular
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Neutral
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Christian/Religious
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Learning Modality
Auditory
Learns through listening, talking out loud or reading out loud.
Visual
Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
Learns through moving, doing and touching.
Multi-Sensory
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Presentation
Sequential
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Spiral
Topics and concepts are repeated from level to level, adding more depth at each pass and connecting with review.
Conceptual/Topical
Focus is on the “why,” often with a unifying concept as well as specific skills; coverage may be broader.
Teacher Involvement
Low Teacher Involvement
Student-led materials; parent acts as a facilitator.
Medium Teacher Involvement
A mix of teacher-led time and independent student work.
High Teacher Involvement
Teacher-led lessons; may utilize discussions, hands-on activities and working together.
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Category Description for Teaching Astronomy Through Art

Are you looking for a way to breathe new life into your astronomy studies? These supplemental lessons reinforce astronomy facts while teaching art techniques. Art topics in both books include cylinders or spheres, shading, contrasting, blending oil pastels, watercolor, map making, and more within the context of astronomy topics such as telescopes, astronomers, stars, comets, the sun, galaxy, nebulas, asteroids, solar and lunar eclipses, and the International Space Station. Several lessons are internet linked to resources to provide supplemental information, and astronomic photographs and works of art are presented as examples. A Table of Contents helps you easily find the art lessons to correspond with your astronomy lesson. Suggested art supplies include: chalk pastels, oil pastels, charcoal, water color paints, black construction paper, white drawing paper, 2 "H" pencils (or ebony drawing pencil), colored pencils, compass, protractor, ruler, tube water colors and scrap paper. ~ Deanne/Donna

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Product Format:Softcover Book
Brand:Visual Manna
Author:Sharon Jeffus
Grades:3-12
ISBN:9781933407944
Length in Inches:11
Width in Inches:8.5
Height in Inches:0.125
Weight in Pounds:0.45
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