Doe Boyle

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BLINK! Animal Poetry for Visionaries
Program Type Workshop | Residency
Art Form Literary Arts & Storytelling
Curriculum Connections STEM | Language Arts / Literacy
Target Grades 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8
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Testimonial

"Miss Doe Boyle, this is already the best day of my life."

— Zhane Owens, Fourth Grader
University of Hartford Magnet School, West Hartford, CT

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

Participants

15-35 students per classroom

Technical Specifications

• Audiovisual/Tech: Standard classroom audiovisual equipment
• Venue-Provided Supplies: Paper, pencils, colored pencils, markers, watercolor paints, collage materials, scissors, yarn, string, natural twigs, stage props, and glue sticks are often among the necessary supplies.