Terry Wolkowicz

Many science-based organizations rely on standard forms of representations, using the written and spoken word or visual imagery to communicate key concepts or ideas. Music offers a new, powerful and accessible means to communicate important ideas, data and concepts to the general public, children and the visually impaired.

Many forms of arts integration place the arts in a subservient role to the academic subject areas. In concept-based arts integration, all subject areas are connected through a shared concept that is authentic and relevant in all connecting subject areas, equally. The use of highly contrasting examples and multiple representations also build deep understanding that supports transfer of learning.

In this presentation, we observe how music can be created specifically to replicate the locomotion of ocean species, the balance and relationships among species within an ecosystem and the impact of various human impacts.