|
|
Article: Falling into Winter.
- Article from:
- Arts & Activities
- Article date:
- October 1, 2000
- Author:
CopyrightCOPYRIGHT 2000 Publishers' Development Corporation. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)
|
Nature is amazing. No matter what the time of year, it always manages to capture our attention. This is especially true when fall arrives in New England. The foliage of the trees is stunning and charms us year after year.
As an art teacher, it is a pleasure to take advantage of this colorful display and let it become artistic inspiration for my students. Keeping in mind the many goals and objectives to be accomplished, I came up with this lesson that satisfies several requirements, plus has a wonderful way of connecting art to science and nature.
After a discussion on deciduous trees and why the leaves turn color in the fall, students create a ...