Writing Paragraphs, Art & Science

Framed Paragraphs and Art Activities Motivate Science Learning

© Candy Carlile

Ocean Art & Writing, Candy Carlile

How to combine writing and hands-on art into any primary science lesson. You'll find framed paragraphs, ocean art, teaching questions, and other science resources.

Primary teachers know children learn best when they can make connections between different content areas. Writing framed paragraphs and hands-on art science activities naturally offer children the opportunity for both creative expression as well as independent thinking when learning science content. This article uses the ocean as a sample science topic, with examples of how art and writing might easily be combined when teaching.

Writing a Framed Paragraph

A framed paragraph simply provides a framework for writing. When learning science, this type of writing enables even the poorest writers the opportunity to create a meaningful paragraph along with the more gifted writers in your class who might need only a story starter for motivation. Paragraphs might be written on large or small lined index cards and attached later to student Ocean Boxes.

Example of a Framed Science Paragraph:

Example of a Science Story Starter:

Related Science Art Activity:

Sample Teaching Questions:

Good Primary Science Topic Resources:


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