Overview+and+Vision

Overview
This conference is a collaboration of teachers, art and science experts and parents to create an opportunity to integrate art and science more authentically into the students’ learning. This two-day workshop will comprise six - 1 hour and 45 minute sessions with 50 students per session. It is a Show/Tell/Do type workshop where the artist (visual, drama, dance and music) shows the students a finished product. The scientist explains the science (magic) behind the art and the kids get a chance to do some hands on work to create something. // For example the Artist molds some clay into a beautiful production. The Scientist explains the scientific properties of clay and why it can be molded into a work of art. Finally, the kids get a chance to create their own piece of art out of the clay. //

Vision
=== To create a 2 day workshop with 6 interactive sessions where 600 students in Grades 4-9 //forge connections// between art (visual, drama, dance and music) and science with the leadership of art and science experts from the community. ===

Project Outcomes
Our goal is to produce outcomes that impact our students, our teachers and our community. Below are just some of the potential outcomes: · Deeper understanding of connections between art and math/science/nature for students · Community and parental involvement · Professional development for teachers (CBE schools and charter schools) · Finished product (s) showcased in a public venue · Press kit featuring all expert participants and local media · Networking

Who we are
The Calgary Science School is a board-governed, publicly funded charter school. The vision of CSS is to inspire passion and innovation with an active inquiry-based learning community by bringing learning to life and life to learning.