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Arts and Engineering Activity Packet: Grades 3-5 ActivityArts and Engineering Activity Packet: Grades 3-5 Activity
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3rd - 5th
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Arts and Engineering Activity Packet: Grades 3-5

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Art and science sometimes go hand in hand. A set of four activities for learners in grades 3-5 teaches engineering concepts as part of art projects. Class members build homemade robots, elastic puppets, musical instruments, and mobiles—all from household items.

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Concepts

engineering design, robots, elasticity, instruments, acoustics, mobiles

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Collaborate with the art department for the activities
  • Team up with a music teacher for the Music to Our Ears lesson

Classroom Considerations

  • Each activity requires a variety of materials; see the resource for complete lists

Pros

  • Provides detailed instructions with diagrams and pictures
  • Explains the engineering and science connections

Cons

  • None

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