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by: SANJANA KAMBHAMMETTUHistorically, science and art were taught as opposites as they are different subjects and have contrasting curriculums. However, over recent years, they have been used together to increase creativity and innovation in children's minds, as seen in STEAM, a growing educational method. We are using the differences in these areas in order to increase learning and understanding of the vast ideas by combining hands-on craft activities and science concepts. According to SpringerLink, a research collection of scientific, technological, and medical journals in the world, the divide between the topics has been decreasing in schools to be a "more authentic school science" with the help of arts and crafts that leads to many advancements. Neuroscientists say that thinking in science is actually stimulated by artistic activity and will encourage more critical thinking (Abd-El-Khalick). By engaging your children in these simple activities, you will be allowing them to expand on their knowledge of simple science concepts and increase activity in their sensory and motor-related areas of the brain (Arnholz). Along with that, combining these two ideals allows children to push past mental boundaries to allow debates that empower discovery and make a path for a new way of thinking.
Works Cited: Arnholz, Jonathan. “Is Hands-On Learning Better?” Build Your Future, 14 May 2020, www.byf.org/news-item/is-hands-on-learning-better/ F. Abd-El-Khalick, NG. Lederman, et al. “The 'Great Divide': How the Arts Contribute to Science and Science Education.” Canadian Journal of Science, Mathematics and Technology Education, Springer International Publishing, 1 Jan. 1970, link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s42330-019-00057-7
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Suraj
11/2/2020 08:11:05 am
Great thoughts!! Well compiled!!
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