AIMS CENTER
We support playful, human-centered, and culturally-sustaining approaches to teaching and learning mathematics and science.
Exploring the interaction of positive and negative space
Notan is a Japanese art technique involving the use of light and dark elements. By combining light and dark elements, the art of Notan seeks to embody balance. We’ve been amazed and inspired by the Notans students and teachers have created recently.
Are you ready to try creating your own Notan? Download a sample of our design guides for after school programs to get started!
AIMS professional learning is committed to supporting PK-12 educators in deepening their content knowledge in mathematics and science, designing rich and engaging learning environments, and refining their skills in noticing and building on children’s thinking.
AIMS HANDS ONline learning sessions engage educators in hands-on, interactive experiences that they can use with children and adults in their own contexts. Join us for an hour to engage, play, collaborate, and reflect!
What characters and stories do we see in the shadows?
Objectives:
Explore shadows.
Make shapes and design with shadows.
Build a light box and use it to explore the art and science of light.
Tinker with various light sources, colors of light, combinations of colors, and the shadows that can be produced.
Understand the forces involved in construction.
Build simple structures like a bridge and a tower
Build a more complex object utilizing tensegrity
Explore the integration between Art and Mathematics involving tessellations.
Learn the steps involved in creating your own tessellation.
Design, create, and share your very own tessellation with the other participants.
The AIMS Education Foundation supports pre-service teachers and in-service teachers in deepening their expertise in mathematics and science teaching through continuing education scholarships.
Aims Center for Math and Science Education
