| Program Type | Residency |
| Art Form | Literary Arts & Storytelling |
| Curriculum/a | STEM | Language Arts / Literacy |
| Target Grades | Elementary School (1st - 5th grade) |
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Testimonial
"Having the opportunity to work with AFLCT has been truly beneficial; they've provided unique experiences that have positively impacted our students. Their professional artists are strong role-models who encouraged students to take risks, find their voices, and be confident young people. They assisted in the process of inspiring our students to discover their individual identities and be able to self-assuredly express and share their ideas and opinions."
Description
Let's find out how animals tick! Join author Doe Boyle for a poetic exploration of the rhythms of the heart—and the rhythms of lyrical language. This workshop introduces elements of the circulatory system. This interactive STEAM-centered workshop is designed for classes who have read Doe's book, Heartbeat, and may be studying animal classifications, environmental science; comparative biology/zoology, and other animal- and habitat-centered studies.
Objectives
In this workshop, I will read aloud from Heartbeat and will share the story of how I came to write on the topic of animal heart rates; how I researched each animal; what I discovered that most surprised me; and how I created the poetic text that describes each creature. With students, I will explore an anatomical model of a human heart and will discuss the ways in which the heart works as the central pump or “engine” that ensures that all other body systems can do their work. I will initiate student research on an animal of their choice and 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 circulatory system.
Pricing Information
$880 a day for 4 workshops a day.
Program Length
45-60 minutes per class
3-5 sessions
3-5 sessions
Participants
15-35 students per class
Technical Specifications
Standard classroom materials for writing and illustration should be on hand for drafting and revising written and illustrated observations. Paper, pencils, colored pencils, markers, watercolor paints, collage materials, scissors, yarn, string, and glue sticks are among the necessary supplies.