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Extension of Museums Into the Classroom

The resources at the Kennedy Art exhibits (ArtsEdge) in Washington have been fashioned into classroom applications...

Virtual Museums provides a comprehensive directory of on-line museums and museum-related resources. Check out their Galleries page for a list of on-line art galleries from around the world.

The resources at the Kennedy Art exhibits (ArtsEdge) in Washington have been fashioned into classroom applications.Artsedge and the ITTE (technology institute), sponsored by NSBA (National School Boards Association) have joined forces to sponsor a special exhibit, showcasing the intersection between art and technology.

The Detroit Industry Museum has linked its murals by the artist Diego Rivera to themes and times in American history. Some lessons guide the teacher in using art in the classroom to express community values, while others link art and geologic artifacts, as examples.

For an historical synthesis of art and nature view the works of Maria Sybilla Merian.

For many resources and illustrations review "The Science Teacher" January 2005, National Science Teachers Association. Most of the articles have been written by classroom teachers who have embedded artistic expression into their science curricula.

Look at the Guild of Natural Science Illustrators features space art and illustrations.

At Kids Design Network, developed by the Dupage Children's Museum in Naperville, Illinois, key concepts involve simple machines, communications skills, and drama.

The Lakota Native Americans mark the passage of time by several artistic icons. The process is called "Wintercounts".

Art in Science explores how scientists incorporate art.

Exploravision shows how pop culture and science can be integrated, such as the movie Avatar and ecosystems.

Solid execution at these sites demonstrates the application of exhibits in the classroom.