| Program Type | Workshop | Residency |
| Art Form | Literary Arts & Storytelling |
| Curriculum/a | STEM | Language Arts / Literacy |
| Target Grades | Elementary School (1st - 5th grade) | Middle School (6th - 8th grade) |
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Testimonial
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Description
Let’s find out how animals see! Join Doe Boyle for a poetic exploration of the remarkable ways that animal eyes help each species focus on what they need to ensure their survival. This interactive STEAM-centered workshop introduces elements of vision and eye structure to learners in Grades 1 through 5. In this workshop, I will share the story of how I came to write my science poetry book , BLINK!, about animal eyesight and eye structure; how I researched each animal; what I discovered that most surprised me; and how I created poetic text to describe each creature.
Objectives
With students, I will explore an anatomical model of a human eye and will discuss the ways in which the eyes of every creature contribute to its survival. I will provide links to activity sheets, films, and online resources and books that will align my visit with Next Generation Science Standards on the human body, particularly the eye/brain/musculoskeletal systems. Students will create original writing and illustrations that explore the eyesight or eye structure of a creature of their choosing.
Pricing Information
$880 for 4 workshops per day.
Program Length
45-60 minutes per class
3-5 sessions
3-5 sessions
Participants
15-35 students per classroom
Technical Specifications
Standard classroom audiovisual equipment and ordinary classroom writing and illustration materials will be of use in this program. Students will draft and revise written and illustrated observations. Paper, pencils, colored pencils, markers, watercolor paints, collage materials, scissors, yarn, string, natural twigs, and glue sticks are among the necessary supplies.