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“Chemistry On Stage”—A Strategy for Integrating Science and Dramatic Arts
Author(s) -
Budzinsky Fie K.
Publication year - 1995
Publication title -
school science and mathematics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.135
H-Index - 2
eISSN - 1949-8594
pISSN - 0036-6803
DOI - 10.1111/j.1949-8594.1995.tb10193.x
Subject(s) - curriculum , set (abstract data type) , the arts , subject (documents) , science education , mathematics education , field (mathematics) , focus (optics) , chemistry , sociology , engineering ethics , pedagogy , computer science , visual arts , psychology , art , engineering , library science , physics , mathematics , pure mathematics , optics , programming language
In most classrooms throughout the United States, science curricula are still presented by utilizing approaches and materials that focus on science alone rather than integrating science content with other disciplines. The purpose of this article is to provide the reader with a strategy for merging two subject areas that are often perceived to be at opposite ends of the educational spectrum—science and dramatic arts. Students select and research the life of a scientist who furthered the discipline of chemistry. Utilizing this information, they create an on‐stage theatrical production—including script, set, costumes, and props. The mini‐production portrays some of the personal aspects of the scientist's life as well as replicating or simulating a significant contribution made to the chemistry field.