Beautiful Bee Garden at Rose Ave PS gr4/5 with artist Charmaine Lurch ~ PHOTO Jane Howard Baker
Science, from the Latin word scire (to know), is a means of improving and understanding the universe based on the collection of observation-based evidence. What this means is that science relies on experiments. Experiments provide evidence to support a scientist’s explanations for why or how things happen.
The more we understand why things happen the more learned and complex a world we become.
Inner City Angels believes that a strong arts education program that incorporates STEAM can support a student’s greater understanding and enthusiasm for science and math. And this means gaining knowledge, through the arts, on why, when and how experiments have led to accidental discoveries, thereby building our understanding of the universe.
In art, mathematics is not always visible, unless you are looking for it. But there is much symmetry, geometry, and measurement involved in creating beautiful art. As well, many artists take advantage of mathematical findings, such as the golden ratio to make their artwork realistic and beautiful. Angles and perspective can also be described using math. Perhaps math and art are quite intricately linked. Natasha Glydon, Math Beyond School
The Four Divisions of Science
Life Science ~ biology meaning the study of living things including humans and animals, plants and fossils.
Life Cycles + Systems
Physical Science ~ non-living things including earth and space, energy and matter, astronomy and rocks and minerals.
Climate + Sustainability
Earth + Space (includes Astronomy)
Eco-Justice
Energy + Matter
Formal Science ~ logic, math and stats to analyze and categorize discoveries and data.
Climate + Sustainability
Earth + Space (includes Astronomy)
Eco-Justice
Energy + Matter
Mapping
Social Science ~ the study of people and social groups including economics and history.
Bygone Civilizations
Evolving Cultures
Mapping
New Media
Structures and Mechanisms
Technology
Universal Truths