Drawing inspiration from Yvonne Domenge’s
Sculpture Wind Waves, students are encouraged
to explore the endless possibilities within their
natural world. With a focus on winds and waves, students are introduced to the concept that Earths’ Natural Cycles are in constant flux, balancing and regulating its atmosphere. From this entry point, students are asked to contemplate how natures’ activities can inspire our man-made environment. This lesson provides connections to various cross-disciplinary curriculums.
In this lesson students are encouraged to
think about nostalgic artifacts and needed
possessions through an environmental lens.
In this lesson students are encouraged to
explore how meaning is made within their
immediate environment. After viewing the
artwork, utilizing their surroundings (signs,
objects, and advertising) students are encouraged to create
meaning and poems from found words, phrases, and whole
passages. What is the BIG IDEAS about "Echoes"? [View Video]
Many believe that nature and life led by mankind
are interconnected. At times, a sustainable balance
between our eco-systems and human development
are in conflict and a sustainable balance can be
challenging to achieve. This piece challenges students to
consider how they can respect their natural environments and
foster equilibrium.