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Art Rocks the Universe

School:: South Daytona Elementary School
Subject:: Art
Teacher:: Dorothy Featherston
Students Impacted:: 780
Grade:: K-5
Date:: September 4, 2023

Investor

Thank you to the following investor for funding this grant.

Anonymous Family Foundation - $1,000.00

Impact to My Classroom

# of Students Impacted: 800

K-1st learned about different kinds of fossils and received a hands-on demonstration of various fossil specimens including Megalodon teeth, fossilized trilobites, fossilized ammonites, Orthoceras Fossil Cephalopods and their favorite Coprolite (fossilized feces) They each mixed their salt dough and made impressions with plastic dinosaurs and fern leaves. After painting and drying they each received a magnifying glass to do closer examinations of their unique fossil creation. They learned about Anthropologists and Paleo artist Charles R. Knight.

2nd - 3rd learned about the 8 planets in our solar system and memorized the order of the planets through a mnemonic device. (My Very Excited Mother Just Served Us Nachos) They learned about Space Artist David Hardy and how many Space Artists art also scientists well educated in Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry, and Astrology. Each student created a multi-layer piece of artwork to illustrate what they think space and our solar system look like. I will be entering Two students’ artwork into the Lieutenant Governor's third annual Florida Space Art Contest for K-5th grade titled "Suit Up! Florida’s Space Suit of the Future" Twelve winners will receive tickets to the Kennedy Space Center Visitor’s Complex. Two grand prize winners—one from the K-2 group and one from the 3-5 group—will have their artwork launched into space aboard an upcoming SpaceX mission.

4^th – 5^th learned about Geodes and how they are formed in the earth. They also received a hands-on demonstration of various rock and gemstone specimens. Students were able to witness a live demonstration of cracking open a small geode. Students also learned about several Scientists who were also gifted Artists. (Ornithologist-John James Audubon, Zoologist- Ernst Haeckel, Scientific Photographer Felice Frankel) Each student created an 8x10 canvas painting of their interpretation of a Geode using fireplace glass and high-flow acrylic paint.

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Second Graders creating Rainbow Paper with Clear n

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Cracking open a real Geode

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Demonstrating the effects of clear nail polish dis

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Fifth Grader adhering rocks to create his Geode Pa

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Second Grader showing off her Finished Galaxy Artw

Original Grant Overview

Goal

To inspire my students to love the Art of Science and appreciate the beauty of the world we live in. To marvel at the complexity of a simple rock and create a thirst to know more about the similarities of Art and Science.

What will be done with my students

This lesson will progress over an 8-week grading period. All students will experience a hands-on demonstration of a wide variety of rocks, minerals, and fossil specimens. Kindergarten and first grade will learn how to observe rocks, fossils and different living organisms. They will learn to measure and mix salt dough, imprint various dinosaur bones and vegetation and paint to look like a real fossil. Second and third grade will learn about the formation of geodes, how to open a real geode and use it as a reference to create a three-dimensional geode painting. Fourth and fifth grade will create an artist’s interpretation of our galaxy, the Milky Way. They will learn how the beautiful gas, dust, stars and orbiting objects in the Solar System can be portrayed through art. The students will learn about the science behind creating iridescent paper for the base of their solar system artworks. Each student will take home their finished fossil, geode painting or galaxy art piece.

Benefits to my students

I will implement this lesson with all 780 students from K-5th. (41 educators) This lesson will support the Florida Science Curriculum Standards as well as teaching multiple aspects of the Visual Arts Curriculum, Language Arts Curriculum and Math Curriculum.

Science Standards:
SC.K.N.1.5 Recognize that learning can come from careful observation.
SC.1.E.6.1 Recognize that water, rocks, soil, and living organisms are found on Earth's surface.
SC.2.E.6.2 Describe how small pieces of rock and dead plant and animal parts can be the basis of soil and explain the process by which soil is formed.
SC.3.N.3.3 Recognize that all models are approximations of natural phenomena; as such, they do not perfectly account for all observations.
SC.4.E.6.PA.2Recognize common minerals, such as rock salt, talc, gold, and silver.
SC.5.E.5.1 Recognize that a galaxy consists of gas, dust, and many stars, including any objects orbiting the stars. Identify our home galaxy as the Milky Way.

Language Arts Standards:
ELD.K12.ELL.SI.1 English language learners communicate for social and instructional purposes within the school setting.
LAFS.4.SL.1.1: Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 4 topics and texts, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly.
LAFS.5.SL.1.1: Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 5 topics and texts, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly.

Math Standards
MAFS.K12.MP.5.1: Use appropriate tools strategically.
MAFS.K12.MP.6.1: Attend to precision.
MAFS.K12.MP.7.1: Look for and make use of structure.
MAFS.5.OA.2: Analyze patterns and relationships.

Visual Arts Standards:
VA.K.O.1.1 Explore the placement of the structural elements of art in personal works of art.
VA.K.S.1.2 Produce artwork influenced by personal decisions and ideas.
VA.1.S.1.1 Experiment with art processes and media to express ideas.
VA.1.C.2.2 Use various media or techniques to learn how changes affect the completed artwork.
VA.2.C.2.1 Use appropriate decision-making skills to meet intended artistic objectives.
VA.2.F.1.1 Use imagination to create unique artwork incorporating personal ideas and selected media.
VA.3.C.1.1 Use the art-making process to develop ideas for self-expression.
VA.3.C.2.2 Compare techniques used by peers and established artists as a basis for improving one’s own work.
VA.4.S.1.1 Manipulate tools and materials to achieve diverse effects in personal works of art.
VA.4.S.1.2 Explore and use media, technology, and other art resources to express ideas visually.
*VA.4.S.3.3 & *VA.5.S.3.3 Follow procedures for using tools, media, techniques, and processes safely and responsibly.
VA.5.F.3.2 Create artwork that shows procedural and analytical thinking to communicate ideas.

Budget Narrative

K-1st Supplies for Dinosaur Fossils

Morton Iodized Table Salt - 4lb. Box
$19.99
Size : 4 Pound (Pack of 3)
Earthborn Elements All Purpose Flour 1 Gallon Bucket, Kitchen Staple, Food Storage
$24.99
Size : 1 Count (Pack of 1)
Dinosaur Head Skeleton Golden Dino Fossil Assorted Bones 23 PCS Action Figures Model Toys for Kids
$16.99
Needs 2
MyLifeUNIT Aquarium Plants, 20 Pack Artificial Fish Tank Plants (Green)
$18.90
Rust-Oleum 264985-2PK Triple Thick Spray Paint, 12 Ounce (Pack of 2), Clear, 2 Piece
$30.99
Size : 12 Ounce (Pack of 2)

2nd – 3rd Grade Geode Painting

Stanbroil 10-Pound Fire Glass - 1/4 inch Reflective Tempered Fire Glass
$29.39
Size : 1/4 Inch, 10 Pounds Color : Gold Reflective
Needs 2
Elmers No-Wrinkle Rubber Cement with Brush (904) - Pack of 6
$21.95
Needs 3
T4U Tumbled Chips Stones Crushed Crystal Quartz 2 LB, Irregular Shaped Gravels, Smoothed Rocks for Resin Art (Clear)
$18.32
Size : 2 LB Color : #3 - Clear
Needs 3
Sargent Art 26-8512 12ct. 16oz. Pre-Mixed Pouring Acrylics Paint, 16 Fl Oz (Pack of 12), Multicolor
$67.40
Needs 4
Canvas Boards for Painting, 52 Pack 8 x 10 Inch Blank Canvas for Painting Using Acrylic Paint or Oil (Pre-Primed)
$36.99
Needs 5
DANCING BEAR 25 Break Your Own Geodes, (Medium 1-1.5") 90% Hollow, Crack Open & Discover Amazing Surprise Crystals Inside! Educational Info and Instructions Included
$19.95
Style : Medium (1-1.5")
Aqulius 24 Pack of Kids Safety Glasses ANSI Z87+ (24 Protective Goggles) Crystal Clear Eye Protection - Specially Designed to Fit Children
$21.98
IAGBIBUI kids Apron, 12 Pack Kids Aprons For Girls Boys, Children Art Painting Aprons For Age 6-13 Years
$21.99
Size : L for 6-13 Age Style : Black
Needs 2

4-5th Grade Galaxy Lesson

Barbasol Original Thick and Rich Shaving Cream, 6 oz., Pack of 12
$39.65
UCreate Watercolor Paper, Bulk, 90 Lb., White, 9" x 12", 250 Sheets
$24.94
Needs 4

Already have supplies below:
Recycled Tru-Ray Construction Paper, 12" x 18", Black (PAC103061) Category: Art and Drafting Paper
$11.39
Have 5
Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Anti-Chip Top Coat 45117 Clear, 0.45 Fl Ounce (Pack of 1)
$4.47

Items

#	Item	Cost
1	8x10 Canvas Boards (260)	$184.94
2	Aprons (24)	$43.98
3	Sargent Art 26-8512 12ct. 16oz. Pre-Mixed Pouring Acrylics Paint, 16 Fl Oz (Pack of 12), Multicolor (qty 4)	$275.48
4	Triple Thick Clear Spray Paint (2Pk)	$30.99
5	Crushed Crystal Quartz 6 LB, Irregular Shaped Gravels Pebble Stones, DIY Smoothed Rocks for Resin Art,	$54.96
6	10-Pound Fire Glass - 1/4 inch Reflective Tempered Fire Glass, Gold Reflective	$29.99
7	Elmers No-Wrinkle Rubber Cement with Brush (904) - Pack of 6 (qty 4)	$83.72
8	DANCING BEAR 25 Break Your Own Geodes, (Medium 1-1.5") 90% Hollow, Crack Open	$24.95
9	Morton Iodized Table Salt - 4lb. Box	$23.27
10	Earthborn Elements All Purpose Flour 1 Gallon Bucket	$23.27
11	Dinosaur Head Skeleton Golden Dino Fossil Assorted Bones Playsets 23 PCS Action Figures Model Toys for Kids (qty 2)	$33.98
12	Aquarium Plants, 20 Pack Artificial Fish Tank Plants for Aquarium Decorations (Green)	$18.90
13	Barbasol Original Thick and Rich Shaving Cream for Men, 6 oz., Pack of 12	$50.00
14	UCreate Watercolor Paper, White, Bulk, 90lb., 9" x 12", 250 Sheets (qty 4)	$100.56
15	Aqulius Bulk Pack Safety Glasses For Men & Women, ANSI Z78.1 Certified For Scratch Impact Resistant	$21.01
	Total:	$1,000.00