This professional learning collection demonstrates ways to combine art and science in engaging K–12 learning experiences. It includes authentic Smithsonian resources and teaching strategies that support close observation, inquiry, discussion, and interdisciplinary thinking. 

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The arts can help learners connect with the natural world, while also providing a compelling medium for environmental messaging and community engagement. Integrating the arts in environmental education helps stir emotion and personal meaning, while stimulating creativity and critical thinking. Additionally, visual arts, music, and storytelling can help learners process the complexities of environmental issues and translate them into stronger motivation for environmental action. View more resources in the Art and Environmental Education PRO Picks collection >