Children Investigate the Environment
Children Investigate the Environment explores the relationship between science and art. Both science and art involve close observation, experimentation and the development of new ways of understanding the world. This interdisciplinary program has existed since 1987. It is an 8-week program involving 4th graders where students explore the local natural environment. Learning takes place through hands-on experiences and active inquiry while developing students’ visual art skills. They create drawings, paintings, sculptures and on-site installations as a way of processing information and creating personal connections to their experiences and discoveries.
Children Investigate the Environment was developed as a unique collaboration among the Armory, Pasadena Unified School District, City of Pasadena Water and Power Department, and City of Pasadena Department of Public Works. This program has been recognized as exemplary by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Children Investigate the Environment
Children Investigate the Environment explores the relationship between science and art. Both science and art involve close observation, experimentation and the development of new ways of understanding the world. This interdisciplinary program has existed since 1987. It is an 8-week program involving 4th graders where students explore the local natural environment. Learning takes place through hands-on experiences and active inquiry while developing students’ visual art skills. They create drawings, paintings, sculptures and on-site installations as a way of processing information and creating personal connections to their experiences and discoveries.
Children Investigate the Environment was developed as a unique collaboration among the Armory, Pasadena Unified School District, City of Pasadena Water and Power Department, and City of Pasadena Department of Public Works. This program has been recognized as exemplary by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.