Created as part of the Microscopic Masterpieces class, Rockwood
School District third-grade students at the Center for Creative
Learning (CCL) in Ellisville worked as authentic scientists and
mathematicians to create artwork of enlarged insect parts. They
sought accuracy during each stage of the process for the purpose
of relaying correct information to their audience, according to
Rockwood materials. CCL Teacher Sharon Smith said the students
began by researching insects and studying their tiniest parts,
according to a Rockwood news release. “What amazed me was the
perseverance of these students,” said Smith in the release.
Students from throughout Rockwood attend the CCL gifted
education program. Chris Hartley, entomologist and coordinator
of education programs at the Butterfly House, visited this third
grade class to discuss the importance of accuracy when drawing
insects. In addition, Ken Brown, Ph.D., Rockwood parent and
product development specialist for BASF Pest Control Solutions,
shared his insect sp