All Cross-curriculum articles – Page 5
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ResourceMaking marbled paper
In this practical, students create a marble effect on paper, using their knowledge of mixtures and hydrophobic solutions to explain the phenomena. Also, students use their evaluating skills to determine which method produces the best result.
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ResourceMeasure the speed of light
In this experiment, students report their findings when bread, covered in butter, is placed in a microwave without the turning plate. They also use their data to calculate the speed of light.
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ResourceWater drop art
In this practical, students observe and report what happens when water is placed on waxed paper, and a splint or toothpick is positioned close to the droplets.
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ResourceAncient inks
In this practical, students use methods which have been used for centuries to produce inks.
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ResourceMaking and using blueprint paper
Blueprints use the cyanotype process invented by the astronomer John Herschel in 1842. In this experiment you will carry out an experiment to produce blueprint paper and produce an image or diagram using the blueprint paper.
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ResourceRestoration of Minoan paintings: Imitation or reproduction?
Minoan art tells of a people who were keen observers of their world, in touch with the environment and enjoying the world they lived in.
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ResourceGreek art theory influences future art
Here we look at how the influences on Ancient Greek art, including the importance, and what is meant by, the Goldern Ratio.
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ResourceEgyptian blue
The Egyptians sought a permanent blue pigment to depict their royalty and gods with the necessary reverence. Here we look at how the Egyptian achieved a blue pigment that didn’t degrade over time.
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ResourceEgyptian myths
The Egyptians developed a world view in which events and conditions were attributed to the actions of multiple, related gods and goddesses. Here are some of those stories.
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ResourceEgyptian materials and pigments
Ancient Egyptian artists are known for developing a wider range of materials for their art.This resource looks at the pigments and materials the Egyptians used to create their art.
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ResourcePrinciples of Egyptian art
Understanding Egyptian art lies in appreciating what it was created for. Ancient Egyptian art must be viewed from the standpoint of the ancient Egyptians not from our viewpoint. Here we explore the basis of Egyptian art.
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ResourceConservation of Egyptian art
The ethical questions of whether ancient works of art should be be conservered or restored are investigated with this resource.
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ResourceEgyptian art
To understand and appreciate Egyptian art one must look at the beginnings of art in Egypt and how it developed, for in that development lay the roots of many ideas and techniques. This resources explores this development.
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ResourceDefining the age of a rock or cave painting
Discover how it is possible to date rock and cave paintings, using science.
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ResourceCave art history
Cave paintings and drawings were the first uses of art in prehistoric times. Here we look at the these artistic interpretations of the world by Homo sapiens.
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ResourceJournal articles made easy: A modern pigment
This article discusses the properties of a paint pigment, manganese blue, and defines a method to map the presence of the pigment in works of art. It will help you understand the research the journal article is based on, and how to read and understand journal articles. The research article ...
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ResourceJournal articles made easy: Detect strep throat
This article looks at detecting strep throat bacterium using touch spray mass spectrometry. It will help you understand the research the journal article is based on, and how to read and understand journal articles. The research article was originally published in our Analyst journal. Strep throat spotted in secondsDetection of ...
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ExperimentMaking solder as an alloy of tin and lead
Try this practical to make solder by heating together the metals tin and lead before investigating the alloy’s properties. Includes kit list and safety instructions.