Art, Design, and Biology

CONTENTS OF CURRICULUM UNIT 25.01.10

  1. Unit Guide
  1. Introduction
  2. Overview
  3. Demographics
  4. Unit textbook
  5. Was Leonardo Da Vinci an artist or a scientist?
  6. What is scientific inquiry?
  7. Merge art and biology
  8. Teaching strategies
  9. Remember to:
  10. Projects
  11. Benefits of this Project:
  12. Students create art to portray a scientific discovery.
  13. Here's how students can use art to portray scientific discoveries:
  14. Other Examples of Art-Science Projects for Students:
  15. Conclusion: Benefits of integrating art and science:
  16. Reading list
  17. Oklahoma science standard
  18. Notes

Constructing by Deconstructing Anatomy

Donavan Spotz

Published September 2025

Tools for this Unit:

Here's how students can use art to portray scientific discoveries:

1. Visualizing Abstract Concepts:

Illustrations and Models: Students create detailed illustrations or 3D models to represent microscopic organisms, celestial bodies, or the structure of molecules. For example, they could create origami models of viruses or bacteria.

Data Visualization: They can use artistic techniques to represent scientific data in compelling ways, such as creating charts, graphs, or even interpretive sculptures that visualize trends and patterns.

2. Creative Expression of Scientific Processes:

Depicting Scientific Methods: Students can create artwork that visually represents the steps of a scientific experiment or research process, illustrating concepts like observation, hypothesis formation, and data collection.

Artistic Interpretations of Discoveries: They can create abstract or expressive artwork to convey the feeling or impact of a scientific discovery, like the vastness of space or the intricate beauty of the human body.

3. Communicating Science to Others:

Educational Artwork: Students can create art that explains a scientific concept in a way that is easy for others to understand, such as illustrations for a children's science book or posters for a science fair.

Interactive Installations: More ambitious projects could involve creating interactive art installations that allow viewers to explore a scientific discovery through sensory experiences.

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