About the Project

Arts integration addresses equity and engagement in science instruction. Our diverse district, including Anatomy and Physiology, often relies upon memorization and text-heavy pedagogy, which limits student access based upon academic backgrounds or language proficiency. This project addresses this limitation by capitalizing on social, academic, motivational strengths our students already possess. Arts integration provides multiple ways for students to demonstrate their learning and mastery of anatomy, by allowing many different methods for students to show what they have learned. Struggling students will still have the opportunity to succeed even if challenged in traditional settings. Making rigorous content more accessible and relevant to students, this project helps close opportunity gaps and ensures that all students capitalize on their experiences and have meaningful success opportunities. Arts integration is truly a culturally responsive pedagogy.