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An introductory lesson to the unit and art-making activity that uses an entry point of local nature studies. Inspired by John Muir Laws' Nature Journaling, students examine art through nature, focusing on the natural elements outside their classroom in connection to the elements of art.
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02
Building upon the entry point of local nature studies, students will use scientific and artistic inquiry while learning about a local Eco-Artist: Beatriz Chachamovits for this lesson and project. Students will specifically examine Biscayne National Park, highlighting coral reefs, and create clay models inspired by Chachamovits' ceramic corals.
03
Using an entry point of local natural history, students will explore with physicality of their community through its history, artistic inquiry, and reflection. The subject of cartography is used throughout the lesson and project as a way to explore boundaries, change, contemporary art, and places of personal significance.
04
Using an entry point of local cultural studies and cultural journalism, students will explore the multiculturalism of their community and make connections to visual culture. This lesson uses artifacts and artistic inquiry as modes for cultural exploration, references Contemporary artists, and uses peer-to-peer discussion activities as an introductory springboard for the cultural self exploration that encompasses the lesson's accompanying art project.
05
Using the entry points of community issue investigation, decision-making, and vocational exploration, this lesson and accompanying collaborative art project allows the school and classroom to become an active space. Students will learn about local artists and activists Betty Osceola, Misael Soto, and Xavier Cortada as examples of active participants in a community. Then, students will work collaboratively to identify, creatively-problem solve, and visually present an issue of their choosing that relates to their school community.
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Using an entry point of transformative education, visual culture, and Eco-Art, students will explore and connect with the concept of change. The lesson demonstrates change in visual culture through highlighting the Florida Highwaymen's art in comparison to Contemporary local art (Cortada and Coral Morphologic), students are therefore able to experience art as a means to document change and draw awareness to it. The accompanying art project allows for students to independently research local structures and native habitats to create a mixed media piece.
