CHICAGO SCIENCE ART COMPETITION 2011

Nicole Bogdanovich

RET 2009 Teaching Modules University of Illinois at Chicago

December 4, 2010

RET 2009 Program NSF EEC 0743068(A. Linninger, PI)

Introduction

Chicago Science Art offers Chicago area high school and middle school students the opportunity to submit original artwork based on the science concepts they have learned in school.

Chicago Science Art Competition is a part of the Chicago Science Teacher Research Program supported by a Research Experience for Teachers (RET) grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF).

Our Intent To acknowledge the artistic nature of

science while giving students a chance to express scientific concepts through art.

Students are asked to create an image that illustrates or offers insight into a scientific principle learned in school.

Requirements Complete and submit an entry form.

Create an original work of art based on scientific concepts studied through science instruction. Acceptable entries include photographs, illustrations, and computer generated art.

Submit an electronic copy of the art work in JPEG format onto a CD. Clearly label the CD with your name, school, and title of work.

Judging Criteria 1. Visual Impact

2. Scientific Content

3. The artwork’s descriptive title and written summary are important considerations during the competition.

Awards

Prizes will be awarded to the top three entries from both middle school (grades 6-8th) and high school (grades 9-12th). The awards are:

First place $200.00

Second place $100.00

Third place $50.00

2010 Science Art Winners

Local area high School

Student Artwork

1st prize: "Solar Flare", Neal Kleren, grade 12, West Aurora High School

StephanieKhio.JPG"Sparkling Light" by Stephanie Kho, grade 12 Glenbard East High School

"Desert Extravaganza" by Karlie Greiner, grade 10 West Aurora High School

Student Entry Goals 3 - 5 entries per school

Goal = ~75 total art submissions

Clear explanation of the entries

Teacher Direction for Clarity (rubrics)-Motivation for art project-Media Used-Thinking

Possible Concerns

Time…..Provide students with a timeline to help

them (and you ) stay on track. Curriculum

Encourage students to consider applying what you are covering in the classroom as a starting point if they need a jumpstart.

Student and Teacher Buy-in

Increasing Buy-inOverview Teacher/Colleague Buy-in

Student Buy-in

What I’ll do differently

What I’ll continue

Teacher Buy-In How can I possibly manage this

competition with my curriculum? Inform students about competition during the beginning of the school

year

Post a link to the Chicago Science Art Website on your school page to address FAQs

Encourage students to consider current curriculum topics from your class if they have difficulty originating concepts

Remind colleagues about competition during dept. meetings

Find out what your colleagues are doing for projects in their classes- students may be able to compete in the competition without feeling any additional pressure.

Student Buy-In How can I motivate

students to participate?

EXTRA-CREDIT! Target students with artistic

talents Hang the poster in a high-

traffic area Show students examples of

previous competition work.

Sam Kirkwood, 2nd place winner 09!!!

What I’d do differently

What have I learned after participating in the competition? Students are just as busy as us.... Consider giving them a timeline for

due dates. (i.e. project idea, rough draft.)

Inform parents about the competition during report-card pick up days/open house.

Students in advanced art classes may be interested in mentoring freshmen/sophomores for service learning hours

Assign point value for project based on entry dates; the earlier the project is submitted, the more points a student can earn

What I’ll Continue

Encourage all students to compete Offer competition as extra-credit Filter entries I submit to UIC

Acknowledgments

Andreas Linninger Seon Kim UIC Vickie Durrah Taneka Taylor NSF RET EEC 0743068 (A. Linninger, PI)