1

Seeing Science through a Different Lens Activity One: What’s in my salad?

Directions: The pictures below are fruits and vegetables commonly found in salads. These pictures were taken with the ProScope Micro Mobile. The magnification of the pictures vary from 20X to 80X. Guess what is in my salad! 1

7

13

2

8

14

3

9

15

4

10

16

5

11

17

6

12

18

2

Activity Two: Who lives at the zoo?

Directions: The pictures below are animals that are commonly found at the zoo. These pictures were taken with the ProScope Micro Mobile. The magnification of the pictures vary from 20X to 80X. Guess who lives at the zoo! Birds: 1

4

2

5

3

6

Snakes: 1

2

3

Parts of a Rattlesnake:

1

2

3

3

Mammals: 1

4

2

5

3

6

Invertebrates: 1

3

5

2

4

6

Mystery Photo:

Hint: I am found on an alligator.

4

Project: The Science and Art Museum

This project will allow you to see the connections between art and science, gain a greater appreciation of the microscope, and take ownership over the learning process by creating a display of your microscopic artwork.

Science Standard: (6.4A, 7.4A, and 8.4A) You will use a variety of tools to conduct a science inquiry activity. You are expected to use appropriate tools to collect, record, and analyze information, including journals, computers, microscopes, and other equipment as needed to complete the assignment. Materials: ProScope Micro and ProScope Micro Mobile accessories (to attach to an iPad) iPad Objects (at least 5) Pencil Paper/worksheet (for note taking) Cartoon section of the newspaper (cartoons need to be in color) Computer (to upload photos) Printer (to print photos) Tag Board (various colors) Adhesive Rubric Procedure:

1. View the following site prior to starting your project: http://www.princeton.edu/~artofsci/gallery2006/

2. Research on the computer, images that are directly linked to science and microscopes. 3. Work in pairs and begin planning your project.

Decide on objects that will be used in your microscope image project. ALL objects must be approved by the teacher prior to the photo session. (Note: avoid plants and animals that are poisonous)

4. Gather the three objects that will be used in your project. For example, you could bring three different minerals and photograph the rock’s crystal structure.

5. Attach the ProScope Micro to the mobile base unit. The mobile base unit will then be attached to the iPad. Make sure that the ProScope is aligned with the camera on the iPad. (Note: Make sure that the ProScope Micro and iPad are both charged)

6. Practice using the ProScope Micro/iPad by taking pictures of cartoons in the newspaper. Notice that color is created in a newspaper with individual dots of color.

7. Once you feel comfortable using the ProScope/iPad system, begin working with your objects. Take several pictures of each object making sure all the pictures are focused. Sketch what you see on the iPad of three different objects photographed in the first column of the table on your worksheet. Label the objects and give a brief description of each object sketched. Delete pictures on the iPad that will not be used in the final project.

8. Complete the following table:

5

My Drawing (include a label and description)

Actual Image Artistic Statement

Example:

Example:

Example: A mutant fruit fly Drosophila Melanogaster, shot under the light of a Proscope Micro Mobile microscope. (Example image from http://www.princeton.edu/~artofsci/gallery2006/view.php%3Fid=11.html

6

Note: Make sure you make the sections of your table large enough so that you are able to draw pictures, glue printed pictures, and write an artistic statement.

9. Upload the three pictures you sketched on your worksheet from the iPad in a computer. Print the three pictures, cut them out, and glue them on your worksheet next to the appropriated sketched object in the first column.

10. Write an artistic statement on your worksheet for each of the objects you sketched/photographed in the third column of the table. The artistic statement should contain a “hint” statement that will give individuals a clue about the identity of your picture.

11. Pick one of the pictures photographed with the ProScope/iPad system to be your trigger image.

12. Augment the image using the Aurasma site. Note: You may choose to create auras for more than one image.

13. Print the picture in color and mount the picture on tag board. Attach the typed “hint” statement below the picture on the tag board. Turn in the completed tag board to your teacher.

14. You will showcase your AR microscope project during class (TBA). 15. The project will be graded with the following rubric:

7

Project Rubric: The Science and Art Museum Needs More Work

(0-5 pts.) Approaches Expectations

(6-10 pts.)

Meets Expectations (11-15 pts.)

Exceeds Expectations (16-

20 pts.) Objects Did not label

objects or record them on the worksheet.

Included some objects. Labeled most of the samples.

Labeled and described three objects on the science worksheet.

Labeled and described three objects in science worksheet. Sketched samples and included detailed descriptions.

Photographs Did not submit at least three images to the project.

Submitted images but did not select carefully for composition and form.

Submitted images carefully for composition and form.

Submitted more than three images that demonstrated a strong understanding of composition and form.

Artistic Statement Did not submit statement or statement was incomplete.

Artist statement was complete, but did not adequately discuss artistic choices of the project.

Artist statement was clearly written and communicated artistic choices.

Artistic statement was detailed and demonstrated a strong command of artistic language. Demonstrated deep awareness of audience and original thinking.

Safety Neglected a number of safety guidelines.

Followed most of the safety guidelines.

Followed all safety guidelines.

Acted safely and carefully throughout the project and was an example for other students in the area of safety.

Augmented Did not augment one image or provide a statement.

Augmented one image but did not provide statement.

Augmented one image and provided statement.

Augmented more than one image and also provided statements.

8

Example Art Walk Template

Channel name: JDelello

Link to Aura: http://aura.jdelello.123

Artistic Hint:

9

Teacher Resource Page

Activity One: What’s in my salad? (Answers)

1. Strawberry 2. Parsley 3. Watermelon 4. Broccoli 5. Corn 6. Raspberry 7. Celery 8. Lettuce 9. Cauliflower

10. Green Grape 11. Cucumber 12. Banana 13. Tomato 14. Orange 15. Squash 16. Peach 17. Cantaloupe 18. Pineapple

Activity Two: Who lives at a zoo? (Answers)

Birds: 1. Peacock 2. Emu 3. Eagle 4. Flamingo 5. Owl 6. Crowned Crane

Snakes: 1. Indian Python 2. Cobra 3. Gaboon Viper

Parts of a Rattlesnake: 1. Rattle 2. Opening where venom exits the fang 3. Rattlesnake fang where it attaches to the jaw

Mammals: 1. Lion fur 2. Tiger fur 3. Porcupine Quill 4. Rhino horn 5. Timber wolf fur 6. Human hair

Invertebrates: 1. Tarantula leg 2. Rhino beetle head 3. Sea urchin test 4. Halloween crab claw 5. Starfish tube foot 6. Sponge

Mystery Photo: Osteoderm: bony plate located on alligator skin