In this lesson students are encouraged to explore
  the disconnect between heart, mind and body in
  our society.  As demonstrated in the Walking
  Figures sculptures, individuals use their bodies to
  transport themselves through the environment
  without necessarily connecting their mind or heart to the
  experience.
  With the placement of these sculptures adjacent to a busy rapid
  transit station, it allows the viewer an excellent opportunity to note
  this disconnect of heart, mind, and body in real life.

  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 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.

  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]

   Life can be difficult for youth. They are interpreting
   their world and making sense of their identity. Along
   with this process often comes heightened emotions
   and the pressure to respond. Practicing mindfulness
   is one tool that can help individuals center themselves and
   balance emotional wellness. In this lesson, students are
   encouraged to engage with Zhan Wang’s Artificial Rock #143 and
   reflect on creating an understanding around social-emotional
  wellness that fits their lives.

   We develop many relationships throughout our
   lives, whether they are between family, friends to
   dating partners. In this lesson, students are
   encouraged to think about the elements that compose
   healthy relationships.


   Censorship is all pervasive and all encompassing. 
   Censorship may be deliberately imposed or tainted
   through media, economic, political, cultural, religious
   or other forces, and thus denies voice and
   understanding. Censorship is also a closure in listening; pre-formed
   ideas that block information being received and a clear vision of
   what is. Artists have always struggled to overcome censorship on
   multiple levels, often by directing communication at the
  emotional/feeling side of human experience.
 What is the BIG IDEA about "A-Maze-ing Laughter"? [View Video]