1. 1 Chicago Science Art Competition 2010 Taneka Taylor, Vickie Durrah and Nicole Bogdanovich RET 2009 Teaching Modules University of Illinois at Chicago December 12, 2009 RET 2009 Program NSF EEC 0743068 (A. Linninger, PI)

2. Introduction Chicago Science Art offers Chicago area high school and middle school students the opportunity to submit original artwork based on the science concepts they have learned in school. Chicago Science Art Competition is a part of the Chicago Science Teacher Research Program supported by a Research Experience for Teachers (RET) grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF).

3. Our Intent To acknowledge the artistic nature of science while giving students a chance to express scientific concepts through art. Students are asked to create an image that illustrates or offers insight into a scientific principle learned in school.

4. Requirements Complete and submit an entry form. Create an original work of art based on scientific concepts studied through science instruction. Acceptable entries include photographs, illustrations, and computer generated art. Submit an electronic copy of the art work in JPEG format onto a CD. Clearly label the CD with your name, school, and title of work.

5. Judging Criteria 1. Visual Impact 2. Scientific Content 3. The artwork’s descriptive title and written summary are important considerations during the competition.

6. Rules 1. Contest entry constitutes agreement to rules and requirements of the Science Art Chicago contest. 2. Each participant certifies through submission to the contest that the entry is his or her original work and does not violate the work of others as protected under copyright law. 3. Participants retain all copyrights to their original work, but give the University of Illinois at Chicago and the Research Experience for Teachers program non-exclusive publication and web rights if the participant wins or receives honorable mention. 4. The Science Art Chicago organizers are not responsible for lost or late entries due to delivery. 5. The CD with the participant’s art work will become the property of the University of Illinois at Chicago and may be used for submission to educational publicity and or promotional purposes. 6. If an insufficient number of qualified entries are received, the contest organizers reserve the right to modify or cancel the competition prior to announcing the winners.

7. Deadline All entries must be submitted by Feb. 26th, 2010. Completed entries must fulfill all requirements. Winners will be announced by April 30th, 2010. Send all entry materials to: Science Art Chicago Attn: Nicole Bogdanovich / Vickie Durrah / Taneka Taylor University of Illinois at Chicago Department of Bioengineering, MC 063 851 S. Morgan Street RM 218, Chicago, Illinois 60607 Email: scienceartchicago@yahoo.com

8. Awards Prizes will be awarded to the top three entries from both middle school (grades 6-8th) and high school (grades 9-12th). The awards are: First place $200.00 Second place $100.00 Third place $50.00

9. 2009 Science Art Winners CPS and local area high School CPS and local area middle schools Student Artwork

10. "Manufactured Northern Lights" 1st Place – Melanie Payne Glenbard East High School

11. "Microscopic View of Osteoporosis" 2 nd Place - Samuel Kirkwood Jr. Morgan Park High School

12. "The Great Host" 3 rd Place - Katie McGovern Glenbard East High School

13. "The Parallax System" 1 st Place - Fiona Fimmel Percy Julian Middle School

14. "Newton's Traffic Light" 2 nd Place - Eric Hameisten Percy Julian Middle School

15. "Moon Phase" 3 rd Place - Savannah Ellis Percy Julian Middle School

16. New Deadline – February 26, 2010 Incorporate Science & Art during class time Art Project – Multidisciplinary Unit, Theme Unit Formal Assessment & Designing Rubrics Extra Credit Assignment After School Science Clubs Time & Schedule

17. CREATIVITY is KEY!!! NATURALISTIC – Looks as though it is from nature. Natural in pose, gesture, setting and imagery. REALISTIC – looks like a seen subject CONCEPTUAL – means art where the idea or concept is more important than the seen image; usually abstract ABSTRACTED – means to be made less realistic by distortion or exaggeration of images ISSUES and THEMES – debateable topics, Ex: pollution or animal rights, preservation ▫Digital Drawings, Pencil Portraits, Printmaking, Sketches Techniques & Options for Entries

18. Student Entry Descriptions 3 - 5 entries per school Goal = ~75 total art submissions Clear explanation of the entries Teacher Direction for Clarity (rubrics) -Motivation for art project -Media Used -Thinking

19. 2010 CHICAGO SCIENCE- ART COMPETITIO N ARE YOU AN ARTIST? DO YOU ENJOY SCIENCE? If you answer “yes” to both questions, then you don’t want to miss a GRAND opportunity to compete with others… Cash Prize Award: $200, 100, $50 For more details…Contact: ___________________ SUBMIT YOUR ORIGINAL ARTWORK for (only 1 entry per student)

20. Participating Schools Nicole Boganovich ▫ Prosser, Foreman, North-Grand, Wells, Evanston, Maine East, Downers Grove, West Aurora & IMSA Vickie Durrah ▫ Sexton Elementary, Lane Tech, Julian, Dawes, Peck, John Hope, Michelle Clark, Orr, Parkman Elem., Collins Taneka Taylor ▫ Morgan Park, Kenwood, Fenger, Carver, Chicago Military, Curie, Evergreen Park, Ace Tech, Whitney Young

21. Be Creative and have Fun!!

22. Increasing High School Student Buy-In OVERVIEW Student Motivation Student Targets Other possible concerns

23. Motivating High School Students Extra-Credit! It’s nice Mandatory Better Response

24. Motivating H.S. Students “It’s Mandatory!- Least amount of student buy-in… Students don’t want to be forced to complete “extra-work.” It’s Nice!- True, but most students don’t enter competitions for this reason. It’s Extra-Credit!- Greater student response- Extra- Credit is like gold…..

25. Student Targets Approach artistic students- especially in science classes. Team with your art teacher to spread interest Suggest current/past art assignments to refine

26. Other Possible Concerns Time….. ▫Provide students with a timeline to help them (and you ) stay on track. Curriculum……… ▫Encourage students to consider applying what you are covering in the classroom as a starting point if they need a jumpstart. O.K., but my time……… ▫Why did you choose a career in education??? YES!!!!! THIS IS FOR OUR STUDENTS!

27. Acknowledgments Andreas Linninger Gerardo Ruiz-Mercado UIC Foreman H.S., Morgan Park H.S., Sexton Elementary NSF RET EEC 0743068 (A. Linninger, PI)