How art could help encourage kids to study science | Popular Science

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This article by Cassidy Mayeda in Popular Science is worth a read. We couldn't be happier with this kind of discussion. The rigid thinking behind the separation of fields of study is not conducive to creativity and discovery in any field. 

How art could help encourage kids to study science | Popular Science

Every day we meet children in Art workshops developing their powers of observation and their fine-motor skills. These skills are important in all fields of study and work. Some students are drawn to the aesthetic, others to subject matter, and others to the technical elements of the work. The Artist will be drawn to multiple elements. 

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