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Art in the Open: Engaging Public Spaces

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    • 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]

    • Making the Ordinary Extraordinary
    •    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]

    • Equilibrium Unbalanced
    •    In this lesson students will investigate connections
         between political or social commentary and public art.

         What is the BIG IDEA about "Miss Mao"? [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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