描いて、学んで、探検する: アートを通して地理を学ぶ

Welcome! I’m so excited you’re checking out one of my favorite classes to teach!

In this engaging art and science class, students will explore biomes, ecosystems, and natural features through fun lessons and hands-on art projects. Each session kicks off with a friendly icebreaker to help everyone feel comfortable and excited. Then, we dive into a dynamic 15-minute Google Slides presentation packed with fascinating facts, visuals, and stories about the week's topic. For example, during Coral Reef Week, students will learn what coral reefs are, where they are located, why they’re important, how to preserve them, and fun facts about parrot fish—like how they eat coral and excrete it as sand to help replenish beaches!

Next, students will create their own art project inspired by the topic, spending 25-35 minutes drawing, coloring, and getting creative! I’ll guide them step-by-step while encouraging them to personalize their projects with their own ideas. Throughout the session, I’ll offer helpful tips and positive feedback to support their creative process.

The class wraps up with an open share, where students proudly show off their artwork to the group. My warm and supportive teaching style ensures a fun and safe environment for young artists to learn and grow!

Jump in anytime, as each week covers a new topic, starting January 2025! Here’s a preview of some upcoming subjects: 

Week of January 6th: Glaciers 
Week of January 13th: Mesas/Buttes 
Week of January 20th: Norwegian Fjords
Week of January 27th: Cinder Cone Volcanoes 
Week of February 3rd: No Class :-( 
Week of February 10th: Limestone Caves
Week of February 17th: Hot Springs 
Week of February 24th: River Deltas 
Week of March 3rd: Canyons 
Week of March 10th: Arches National Park 
Week of March 17th: Sandbars 
Week of March 24th: Tide Pools 
Week of March 31st: Prairies  
Week of April 7th:  Deciduous Forests 
Week of April 14th: Grasslands 
Week of April 21st: Dune Fields 
Week of April 28th: Kelp Forest 
Week of May 5th: Rocky Tundra 
Week of May 12th: Mangroves 
Week of May 19th: Mudflat Ecosystems 
.....and more each week!