LEAP Art/Science Integrated project

Title:Scientific Illusion: Science Literacy

Artist: Jackie Murphy

Teacher: Elena Robles

Location: Lake View High School

Synopsis: these writing were collected over a period of a semester. The writings related to the subject matter studied in science. The artist had the students use visual imagery and drawings to guide them in the writing process. The teacher and artist collaborated on how the subject matter should be approached and how to attain the final outcome. In many cases the writings served as a form of assessment. Once the students had learned the science topic, they were able to use their knowledge and creativity in completing their writings.

Examples in the literacy project included

The Food Web: Carnivore vs. Herbivore

The Endangered Species

The Seed of a Plant

Recycle: save a tree My best Friend, the Tree

Animal Behavior: Interpreting Body Gestures

Materials: paper for drawing, writing journals, computer for word processing, color prints for front cover, science topics