Explore Art & Science with Getty Education

Learning resources for grades K-5

Learn about art and science with Getty Education! Explore six science topics featuring incredible works of art from the Getty Museum. Each topic includes videos and activities that will spark your curiosity and creativity.

If you are a teacher, use these student-facing, curriculum-aligned resources to inspire your students with the wonders of art and science. Tailor the resources to meet individual classroom needs while aligning with Next Generation Science Standards.

  • Grade Level K-5
  • Subject Science, Art

  1. It’s Eclipse Time!

    Track Patterns in the Sky

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    Embark on a journey to outer space and study the movements of the solar system! Learn about eclipses, moon phases, and sundials. Make an eclipse model, keep a moon observation journal, create a solar system art gallery, or even construct a sundial.

  2. Shapes and Shadows

    Experiment with Light

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    Get ready to dive into the fascinating world of light and shadows! Make artwork with light, experience a day in the life of a shadow, or even create a shadow puppet show.

  3. Nature’s Pantry

    Explore the Food Chain

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    Get ready to explore the fascinating world of food chains! Watch the video Nature’s Pantry and jump into a painting to meet the members of an ecosystem. Participate in fun activities such as digging into decomposers, building your local ecosystem, creating critter cuisine, and being a nature photographer.

  4. Cloudy with a Chance of Classical Art

    Clouds and Weather Predictions

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    Explore the amazing world of clouds and weather! Go on a cloud spotting adventure, create your own cloud in a jar, become a weather reporter, or even design weather-inspired outfits. You’ll discover how clouds and weather work while having a great time!

  5. Morning Cup of Joke

    Engineering and Functional Art

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    Get ready for a fun experience with engineering! You’ll tackle exciting challenges like engineering a sturdy and spill-proof cup, designing cups with different materials and shapes, and creating a temperature-resistant cup. Dive into sneaky science by engineering a silly prank and learn about joke glasses from hundreds of years ago.

  6. The Great Getty Bug Hunt

    Science and the Art of Observation

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    Explore, learn, and have fun discovering the incredible world of bugs! The Great Getty Bug Hunt is a special adventure just for you, where you’ll explore insects and discover how art and science come together. Go on a bug hunt, explore bug art, and even learn to design a bug’s happy home!