BTS Arts Weber State region showcases student artwork linking art to science, literacy and music
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Shanda Stenger presented student artwork from the Beverly Taylor Sorensen (BTS) Arts Weber State region, highlighting classroom projects that integrate visual art, music and theater with science, social studies, math and literacy across multiple elementary schools and closing with a Meadowbrook Elementary video performance.
Shanda Stenger, arts and wellness coordinator, presented a collection of student artwork from the Beverly Taylor Sorensen (BTS) Arts Weber State region, which includes Morgan, Weber and Davis counties.
Stenger described projects from several elementary schools: Lincoln Elementary used watercolor to teach moon phases; Meadowbrook Elementary combined music and social studies around the Constitution; Wasatch Elementary used contour hand drawings to demonstrate mathematical patterns; Hooper Elementary documented literacy and art learning across the year; Hillcrest Elementary created embossed tinfoil medallions for a Dia de los Muertos social studies/ELA project; Greenwood Charter School in Lehi used a Power Words project to link ELA and visual art; Lakeside Elementary showcased theater arts work across grade levels; and Kaysville Elementary connected music and science by representing bird calls with melodic contour.
Stenger introduced a short video featuring Meadowbrook students taught by BTS music educator Katherine Fowles performing a Constitution-themed movement and music piece. The presenter said the projects illustrate how arts integration deepens content understanding and student engagement.
Board members thanked the presenters and the meeting advanced to the next agenda item.