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Note: Be sure to review all resources and preview all artists before determining if they are appropriate to share with your students. <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

We often teach our students that they can send powerful messages through their artwork. What if your students took this one step further to use their art to directly impact their community and the environment? Empower your students to use their art beyond self-expression and harness it as a tool to raise awareness and inspire action! Introduce environmentalism and visual activism<\/span><\/a> to make real-world applications that are sure to hook students and transform them into changemakers.<\/p>\n

Give back to the environment with two visual activism strategies and discover three fascinating artists leading the charge!<\/b><\/h2>\n

\"recycled<\/p>\n

Strategy 1: Embrace sustainable art practices with recycled materials.<\/b><\/h3>\n

Upcycling and sustainability in the art room begin with the materials students use. It encourages students to think critically about waste and budget and think creatively about material manipulation and transformation. This focus reinforces to students that their artistic decisions can have a positive environmental impact and further enhance their art’s message.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Provide structure and support with the<\/span> U.N.\u2019s Sustainable Development Goals<\/span><\/a> (SDGs). These goals offer a framework for addressing environmental challenges. For example, Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production encourages reducing waste and using resources wisely. It would be a great tie-in to a paper-making lesson using scrap papers<\/a>. Incorporate the SDGs into your curriculum to make your lessons more impactful, expose students to new connections, and create cross-curricular activities.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Check out the following three resources for ideas to embrace sustainability in your art curriculum:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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  1. Zero Budget Art Room<\/em><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n
  2. How to Embrace Limitations to Tap Into Creativity With Your Students<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/li>\n
  3. 12 Ways to Be Environmentally Conscious in the Art Room<\/a><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    Strategy 2: Design thematic projects to explore environmental issues and tap into students\u2019 interests.<\/b><\/h3>\n

    Introduce environmental issues in student artwork through the use of themes. Break down big topics into easier-to-digest themes for students to select from. For younger students, focus on simple concepts that they encounter every day, like\u00a0recycling<\/em>. For middle school students, introduce more complex initiatives like climate change<\/em> or\u00a0deforestation<\/em>. For older students, allow more abstract issues, such as resource depletion<\/em> or\u00a0environmental justice<\/em>.<\/p>\n

    Garner support from teachers in other content areas to enhance the depth of each project and reinforce the interconnectedness of learning. Another way to gain support and inspire students is to bring in guest speakers who are environmental scientists, local activists, or community leaders. Facilitate guided research from multiple perspectives<\/a> so students can learn more about their topic. This is a great opportunity to discuss strong research skills<\/a> and how to be a responsible digital citizen<\/a>.<\/p>\n

    Once students have information on their topic, it’s time to brainstorm! Reflect on what stance they want to take within their topic and what they want to prompt the viewer to do. Sketch ideas that convey their messaging and consider how upcycling and sustainability in specific materials can detract from or support their idea. Show them the artists below to highlight what other artists are doing in the field and get them to think outside of the box before diving into their final creations.<\/p>\n

    \"science<\/p>\n

    Discover three environmental artists sparking change!<\/b><\/h3>\n

    Note: Artists are arranged in alphabetical order by their last name. Peruse the links below and consider how these artists and works fit into your district and curriculum parameters to determine if they are a good fit and appropriate to share with your students.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

    1. Mel Chin<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

    Mel Chin\u2019s<\/span> Revival Field<\/span><\/i><\/a> explores bioremediation, which uses plants to remove toxins from contaminated soil. His work, using plants to heal the earth, focuses on overlooked communities that suffer the most from environmental harm. <\/span>Chin\u2019s work is a model for how art can show an audience a solution to a real-world problem.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    Classroom Application:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

    Create<\/span> seed bombs<\/span><\/i><\/a> to take this concept to your students and their neighborhoods. Seed bombs are small balls of soil with seeds that you throw into underutilized spaces to promote plant growth. Students can create two seed bombs each\u2014one to keep and plant themselves and one to donate. Gift the second seed bomb to a local community clean-up initiative. This allows students to help with re-greening efforts in their community.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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    2. <\/b>Olafur Eliasson<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

    In <\/span>Ice Watch<\/span><\/a><\/em>, Olafur Eliasson moved ice from Greenland’s glaciers to city centers. It made climate change a real experience that people had to face every day. His work turns environmental data into a physical, interactive display that you cannot ignore.<\/span> <\/b>It forces people to confront the impact of climate change and take action.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Classroom Application:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

    Make a stop-motion animation that documents a natural process of change, like an ice cube melting or organic material decaying. Students will photograph the gradual transformation from the same spot, visually tracking each stage as it unfolds. The more sequential photos they take, the smoother and more fluid their animation will be. Use a stop motion app or simple slideshow presentation to arrange them in order. This activity challenges students to think critically about how small, incremental changes can accumulate over time.<\/span><\/p>\n

    \"melting<\/p>\n

    3. <\/b>Maya Lin<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

    Maya Lin\u2019s<\/span> What is Missing?<\/span><\/i><\/a> is an environmental memorial that highlights biodiversity loss and climate change. Through art, science, and data, she raises awareness of species and ecosystems at risk. <\/span>Lin\u2019s work highlights the damage happening to the environment right now. It reminds us of loss and why we should push for a more sustainable future.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Classroom Application:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

    Design postcards to raise awareness about an endangered species or ecosystem. Students research their subject matter and draw it on the front of the postcard. <\/span>Students write a short advocacy message about the importance of their issue with one way the recipient can help. Students mail the postcard to a friend or family member to spread awareness to someone they love and advocate for action. Use the Postcard in Earth Biomes<\/i> Lesson in FLEX Curriculum<\/a> for a full list of supplies, standards, objectives, and step-by-step instructions.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Art has the power to not only raise awareness but to drive real change. By incorporating eco-friendly themes and practices in your art room, you empower students to make a difference. Show students how to use their creativity in upcycling materials with sustainability in mind. Embrace environmental themes to practice solid research and communication skills. Introduce the three artists above to broaden students’ horizons with what’s possible with visual activism and how professionals are sparking change. Mobilize your art curriculum so your students will make a positive impact on the environment for years to come!\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    How do you incorporate sustainable practices in your art room?\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

    Who is your favorite visual activist to share with students?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

    To continue the conversation, join us in <\/i><\/b>The Art of Ed Community<\/i><\/b><\/a>!<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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