Explore all things nature by making projects about animals, plants, insects, and more.
Description: Name tag on folded paper with personal drawn designs and taped decorations. Name written on the tag will be similar to an organism’s scientific name, consisting of the genus of an actual organism that can be found at the John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge (such as Ardea for great blue heron) combined with …
Description: Students use art to create their own “Flower Show Art Arrangements” in honor of the famous Philadelphia Flower Show and also to connect their art with news and current events. Flowers are a symbol of compassion and connect us to nature. People and plants grow together. Project Ideas: compassion, mental …
Description: Collective creation of an original constellation representing the John Heinz Wildlife Refuge and made through individual stars. A Great way to introduce respecting differences. Different cultures have different stories for constellation images because everyone sees things differently. Project Ideas: respecting difference, literacy, technology Objectives/discussion: 1. The science of stars—stellar spectrum/star …
Project Title: Paper Bag Tree, also see our translation 紙袋樹 Description: Teaching kids about the beauty, wisdom, and importance of trees. Perfect for the official change to spring. A great way to tie in the idea of time management. Trees lose their leaves in fall to prepare for winter. Project Ideas: …
Project Title: Clay Animals and Dr. Seuss. Also, see our translation 黏土動物和 Dr. Seuss Description: Use Dr. Seuss’ Horton Hears a Who to talk about appreciation for small animals and the role that they play in our ecosystem. A great introduction to compassion for life on earth. Project Ideas: compassion, empathy, literacy, …
Project Title: Leaf Printing Description: Printmaking with autumn leaves. Author: Mary Hager Grade level or Target Age Range: Preschool Vocabulary: Autumn Materials: Large construction paper, washable ink, leaves collected from outside, ink rollers, and plastic board to roll ink on. Demo/Directions: Give each student one large piece of construction paper. If time permits, take the …
(Projects can be Community Service, MLK or Valentine Holiday Related) 3-D Lion Cut Paper Project Vocabulary: Symmetry and asymmetry Showing students how to make a paper lion that’s three-dimensional, which can be used as a model for making other animals. Materials: Glue, scissors, and pencil, markers, colored pencils or crayons, …
(Projects can be Community Service, MLK or Valentine Holiday Related) Vocabulary: Symmetry and asymmetry, horizontal versus vertical for the format of the paper Mouse heart shape project This construction paper rodent can hold its own small card, making it perfect for Valentine’s Day. Materials: Glue, scissors, yarn, and pencil, markers, …
