Flower Study: Integrating Art, Science, Philosophy and Social Studies
In 3rd grade Art & Enrichment we blurred the lines between art, science, philosophy and social studies. Families sent in flowers for us to draw still lifes with, dissect to learn about flower anatomy and create flower mandalas. We learned about the history and tradition of mandalas as a study of impermanence, discussing ideas such as "The only constant is that things change." They engaged in independent and collaborative work, as well as engaged in thoughtful philosophical, academic whole class dialog.
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