| Program Description: |
Poetry and theater both have a unique power to inspire and engage, and when applied to science topics, these art forms can become powerful tools to motivate students to read non-fiction texts, conduct... Read more
Poetry and theater both have a unique power to inspire and engage, and when applied to science topics, these art forms can become powerful tools to motivate students to read non-fiction texts, conduct research, and express their knowledge in creative ways. "Poems for Science: Animals and Habitats" uses drama and arts-infused creative writing activities to involve students in learning about how animals adapt to and survive in particular habitats and ecosystems. For this program, Leslie will provide colorful, accessible research sources about animals and their habitats for students to use, along with graphic organizers designed by Leslie for students to organize their research. Classroom activities may include: *"Habitat Theater" : With simple props and sound effects, students take on the roles of different parts of a habitat, reinforcing knowledge and illustrating how different parts of a habitat work together to create an ecosystem. *Visual art creations of habitats and wildlife. *Expressive poetry (such as persona poetry or odes) that combines facts from research with poetic techniques. *Dramatic performance of animal poetry and active listening activities. As students perform their poetry, they are the "experts" teaching the class, and their classroom audience is rewarded (in a fun "active listening" game facilitated by Leslie) for listening to and learning from each other. This program is designed to enhance understanding of science concepts while also building grade-level skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening.
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| Cost Per Student: |
$10 |
| Available to Grade(s): |
6 |
| Art Form: |
Theater |
| Curriculum Focus: |
Science |
| Program Type: |
Grade Level Program |
| Integration Continuum Level: |
Integration |
| # of Visits: |
3 |
| Length of Visit: |
60 min |
| Location: |
In-School, Virtual |
| Program Format: |
In-School Short Term Residency |
| Availability: |
All year |
| Total Number of Classrooms can Serve: |
3 |
| Program Requires Prior Meeting: |
yes |
| Meeting Method: |
Email, Phone |
| Materials Arts Provider Provides: |
Leslie will provide all handouts, accessible research cards and images, and will bring all props, materials, and sound effects to be used in the sessions. |
| Materials School Provides: |
Paper, pencils, and crayons for students. (Leslie will bring extra pencils and crayons as needed.) |
| Space and/or Set Up Requirements for Program: |
Regular classroom set up. Please provide some clear table space (for Leslie's supplies) and some open white board or chart paper space where Leslie can model writing. |
| Program Learning Objective: |
I CAN understand and explain with evidence ways an animal adapts to and survives in its environment. I CAN organize research details into categories. I CAN write expressively with sensory details and ... Read more
I CAN understand and explain with evidence ways an animal adapts to and survives in its environment. I CAN organize research details into categories. I CAN write expressively with sensory details and figurative language. I CAN speak with purpose and actively listen to peers in the classroom.
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| Parent Engagement Opportunities: |
Caregivers are welcome to participate in the classroom workshops at the discretion of the classroom teachers. |
