For Mr. Kim's fifth-grade students, recess is not just for playing and getting exercise! One spring, he observed a small group of his students near their class bluebird box, examining various bird feathers found on the ground. Building on students' natural curiosity, Mr. Kim purchased some feathers for further exploration in the classroom. He was enthusiastic about developing learning experiences to capture and direct initial observations and questions. Mr. Kim knew that Mrs. Garcia, the elementary art teacher, would enjoy planning an art lesson to incorporate both science and art concepts with direct observations in nature. Together they planned a series of activities to last a week.