Chemistry, Poetry, and Artistic Illustration: An Interdisciplinary Approach to Teaching and Promoting Chemistry
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| Title: | Chemistry, Poetry, and Artistic Illustration: An Interdisciplinary Approach to Teaching and Promoting Chemistry |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Furlan, Ping Y., Kitson, Herbert, Andes, Cynthia |
| Source: | Journal of Chemical Education. Oct 2007 84(10):1625-1630. |
| Availability: | Division of Chemical Education of the American Chemical Society. Subscription Department, P.O. Box 1267, Bellmawr, NJ 08099-1267. Tel: 800-691-9846; Tel: 856-931-5825; Fax: 856-931-4115; e-mail: jchemed@egpp.com; Web site: http://www.jce.divched.org |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
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| Page Count: | 6 |
| Publication Date: | 2007 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Descriptive |
| Education Level: | Higher Education |
| Descriptors: | English Instruction, Science Instruction, Teacher Collaboration, Writing (Composition), Creativity, Cooperative Learning, Scientific Concepts, Scientific Principles, Creative Teaching, Interdisciplinary Approach, Illustrations, Chemistry, Art, Humanities, Poetry, Faculty, Teaching Methods, College Science |
| ISSN: | 0021-9584 |
| Abstract: | This article describes a successful interdisciplinary collaboration among chemistry, humanities and English faculty members, who utilized poetry and artistic illustration to help students learn, appreciate, and enjoy chemistry. Students taking general chemistry classes were introduced to poetry writing and museum-type poster preparation during one class period. They were then encouraged to use their imagination and creativity to brainstorm and write chemistry poems or humors on the concepts and principles covered in the chemistry classes and artistically illustrate their original work on posters. The project, 2-3 months in length, was perceived by students as effective at helping them learn chemistry and express their understanding in a fun, personal, and creative way. The instructors found students listened to the directives because many posters were witty, clever, and eye-catching. They showed fresh use of language and revealed a good understanding of chemistry. The top posters were created by a mix of A-, B-, and C-level students. The fine art work, coupled with poetry, helped chemistry come alive on campus, providing an aesthetic presentation of materials that engaged the general viewer. (Contains 3 figures and 1 table.) |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Number of References: | 24 |
| Entry Date: | 2009 |
| Access URL: | https://jchemed.chem.wisc.edu/Journal/Issues/2007/Oct/abs1625.html |
| Accession Number: | EJ820793 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | This article describes a successful interdisciplinary collaboration among chemistry, humanities and English faculty members, who utilized poetry and artistic illustration to help students learn, appreciate, and enjoy chemistry. Students taking general chemistry classes were introduced to poetry writing and museum-type poster preparation during one class period. They were then encouraged to use their imagination and creativity to brainstorm and write chemistry poems or humors on the concepts and principles covered in the chemistry classes and artistically illustrate their original work on posters. The project, 2-3 months in length, was perceived by students as effective at helping them learn chemistry and express their understanding in a fun, personal, and creative way. The instructors found students listened to the directives because many posters were witty, clever, and eye-catching. They showed fresh use of language and revealed a good understanding of chemistry. The top posters were created by a mix of A-, B-, and C-level students. The fine art work, coupled with poetry, helped chemistry come alive on campus, providing an aesthetic presentation of materials that engaged the general viewer. (Contains 3 figures and 1 table.) |
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| ISSN: | 0021-9584 |
