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Art in the Open: Engaging Public Spaces

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    Young Minds
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    • Human and Machine
    • Students will investigate the complex relationship
      between human and machine. Students will be
      asked to evaluate where the source of value and
      self worth is derived from.

    • Power and Position
    • Students are encouraged to explore the notion of
      power and position as it is represented in Etrog’s
      machine-like images of King and Queen. Students
      will be asked to evaluate and re-evaluate the
      interplay of power and position in their learning
      environment and their own lives.

    • Drawing Inspiration from our Environment
    •   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.

    • Where Minds Meet
    •    In this lesson students are encouraged to explore
         forms and structures of communication and learning.
         The act of coming together and assembling people
         to discuss business, social or other purposes occurs
         frequently. These arrangements can range from the most formalist
         of meetings, incorporating structured rules, to an exchange of ideas
         over a cup of tea and biscuits. The circle formation and equanimity
         of the figures is particularly prominent.

    • Go, Go, Stop!
    •   In this lesson students are encouraged to
        think about taking the time to stop throughout
        their daily routines and appreciate their gifts
        and surroundings. The act of stopping breaks
        the cycle of reaction and opens choices as an option.

        What is the BIG IDEA about "The Stop"? [View Video]

    • Re-evaluating the Immigrant Experience
    •    In this lesson students are encouraged to explore
         the challenges related to immigration and settlement.
         They will develop an understanding of how the
         process of immigration affects students within their
         school and people within their community. The learning outcome
         is to develop and practice empathy towards their peers.

         What is the BIG IDEA about "We, 2008"? [View Video]

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