Creating Something from Nothing

Have you ever painted something or sculpted something from clay? That blank canvas offers a wealth of possibilities. That lump of clay can become anything you can imagine. In Everyday Easels, students of all ages have the opportunity to study more than 75 pieces of art—paintings, drawings, sculptures, monuments, and more—all of which began as shapeless raw materials and morphed into something beautiful. They will study art in the context of other subjects—history, vocabulary, geography, writing, Bible, and science. Each unit begins with a brief study of the art itself and includes hands-on activities to inspire students to become involved in the art and not simply be a spectator. Now, think of the ultimate artist, the One who truly began with nothing and created something extraordinary. Students in elementary school can study the universe in Everyday Astronomy. This class gives a basic understanding of the solar system, along with some fun activities, including recipes that the family can make and virtual “field trips” that deal with the history of discoveries and accomplishments mankind has made in relation to space. More than 180 daily lessons look at the Sun, Mercury, Venus, Earth and the Moon, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto and provide an introduction to the constellations.

Tammie Bairen
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