tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4225337963102621360.post994668661708440164..comments2010-11-14T23:49:07.208-08:00Comments on Mr. Thompson's Class: Days 6 and 7---Do the Herky-Jerky!E. BrienThompsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13966473837892122279noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4225337963102621360.post-48639483231637840962010-08-18T08:04:37.622-07:002010-08-18T08:04:37.622-07:00I really agree with what you're saying. Havin...I really agree with what you're saying. Having a simulation, regardless of how realistic, really helps the learning process. I'm thinking of our training where we practice attacks and giving first aid to the injured<br /><br />Keep up the great blogging!Danielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07405126493884395613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4225337963102621360.post-19498484839383063782010-08-17T20:05:22.816-07:002010-08-17T20:05:22.816-07:00Let me do some thinking about it. When we have ti...Let me do some thinking about it. When we have time, let me know some of your standards. I know that when I think about applying arts to science, I tend to think along the lines of movement activities to demonstrate concepts. Quick example: Explain photosynthesis through movement. Students would create a movement to represent the sun's energy traveling towards earth. Something on earth has to receive that energy---another movement. Perhaps even moving thru the atmospheric levels(?)...One outcome is that you want them to understand the process, but you are asking them to commit it to their bodies--thus creating an authentic connection. <br /><br />All that being said, there are building blocks that lead students to the point where they can achieve this comfortably and successfully as well provide good times for you as a director.E. BrienThompsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13966473837892122279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4225337963102621360.post-82586875275901734872010-08-17T19:29:43.445-07:002010-08-17T19:29:43.445-07:00I've also (attempted to) integrate arts integr...I've also (attempted to) integrate arts integration into science. I confess I failed to discover any artistic medium other than drawing for students to reinforce concepts. Maybe music? I played the Elements Song (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SmwlzwGMMwc) last year, but didn't know if eight graders would be up to either learning it, or adapting it to something other than The Pirates of Penzance. I've enjoyed your blog and hope you can either here (or during our ample hours of luxury at work) can offer suggestions.Science Guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00356207452662798612noreply@blogger.com