By Donna Marie Miller

 Historic examples  Current research on problems  Ways to integrate all three into class

Historical Examples Isaac Newton Leonardo Davinci W.A. Bentley We have many examples of artist/scientists who were naturalists who made important breakthroughs, like Charles Darwin and his grandfather. Erasmus Darwin made important studies in light and color theory, and in optics

Many child researchers are concerned that children are becoming divorced from nature.

Ways to integrate the glitter triangle into class Bring kids outside for science class Let kids draw as science study. Engage in nature immersion Show real scientists in nature Teach inertia on a swing.