Resource Theme: Art & Nature

It’s getting hot, hot, hot! This fun Sun Print Activity is perfect for a sunny summer day. Sun printing will not only produce beautiful art, …

Dandelions are one of the most recognisable and first plants to pop up in the spring. They are named for their “lion-toothed” leaves (dent de …

Winter is here and usually that means snow! This is a fun time of year to try some indoor experiments outside. We decided to take …

Do you often see turkeys crossing the road or geese flying overhead? For centuries, the feathers from these large birds were used as writing instruments, …

There are so many beautiful shapes and patterns to be found in nature! Time to head outside for a nature adventure! This Shapes in Nature …

Has the ice and snow melted away, leaving things looking a bit drab? We’ve got a fun Ice Ornaments Activity that will add some sparkle and …

What is small, scuttles sideways, and stays in a snail shell? A hermit crab of course! Hermit crabs can be found all along the coast …

Ever think of becoming an artist? Photography is one type of art that requires a lot of scientific knowledge both about the tools used to …

Have you heard any bird songs lately? Many different animals use songs and sounds to communicate with each other, with other species, and even to …

Art comes in all forms, and much of our art originates from stories from history, ghost stories, or myths. Dive into the Peabody Essex Museum’s …

Have you ever done a leaf rubbing? By taking a closer look at textures and shapes, you can make close observations about different types of …

If you look outside your window, what do you see? Buildings? Roads? Plants? How many of the things that you see were placed there by …