Going Green: Art and the Environment (Grades 3 to 8)
How does the environment inspire artists? How do we interact with the environment? How can artists act as environmental stewards? Analyze how natural and human-made environments inspire artmaking and environmental activism.
Program Concepts:
Students will explore…
- Environment as Inspiration – How the environment acts as inspiration for art through materials, subject matter, and theme
- Art as Activism – How artists intentionally and unintentionally respond to and advocate for environmental issues (e.g., global warming, industrialization, pollution)
Dedicated to providing a student-centred learning experience, we use questioning strategies based on the critical analysis process and fun, interactive activities such as looking games, critical thinking exercises, sketching, movement and drama, and tactile experiences.
Guided Gallery Visits have multiple curriculum links and explore works of art from the permanent collection and some special exhibitions. Education staff determine which galleries to visit based on the program concepts and what works of art are on view the day of your visit. If there is a specific collection area or special exhibition you would like to see as one part of the larger visit, please inquire at the time of booking.
Curriculum Links:
Visual Arts: Grades 3 to 8, Specific Expectations – D2.1 – D2.3, D3.1, D3.2
Language: Grades 3 to 8, Specific Expectations – Oral Communication 1.1 – 1.7, 2.1 – 2.4; Media Literacy 1.1 – 1.6, 2.1, 2.2
Social Studies or Geography:
To link one part of your larger visit to the Social Studies or Geography curriculum, please specify the grade and curriculum strand as outlined below.
Grade 3 – Urban and Rural Communities
Grade 4 – Canada’s Provinces, Territories, and Regions
Grade 7 – Geography: Themes of Geographic Inquiry; Natural Resources
Going Green: Art and the Environment (Grades 9 to 12)
The AGO’s wide-ranging collection provides a visual record of peoples’ relationship with the natural world over centuries and across cultures. Examine how environmental issues of the past, present and future have been — and continue to be — an inspiration for artists.
Program Concepts:
- Environment as Inspiration – How artists have been inspired by the environment by subject matter and materials creating images that are both realistic and idealistic
- Human-Environment Interaction – How artists respond to peoples’ interaction with the natural world (cultural difference, environmental issues)
Guided Gallery Visits are a student-centred learning experience that use inquiry based questioning strategies that encourage students to share their opinions and ideas about art. Students participate in activities that are interactive and that encourage critical thinking and creativity in the galleries.
Guided Gallery Visits for secondary school students are cross-curricular and cross-collection. Students will explore works of art from a variety of collection areas such as African, Canadian, Contemporary, and European. If there is a specific collection area you would like your students to visit as part of the larger program, please specify at the time of your booking.
Curriculum Links:
Visual Arts: Grades 9 – 12 – Reflecting, Responding and Analysing: The Critical Analysis Process, Art, Society and Values
Canadian and World Studies, History: Grades 10 – 12 – Social, Economic and Political Structures, Change and Continuity
Geography: Grade 9, 11, 12 – Global Connections
School programs run October 4, 2011 to June 27, 2012:
- Available Tuesday – Friday
- Half-day programs are 90 minutes. Combine two half-day programs for a full-day experience (lunch break in-between).
- Morning programs run from 10:00 – 11:30 am and 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
- Afternoon programs run from 12:30 – 2:00 pm and 1:00 – 2:30 pm
- Advanced booking is required. Please select your preferred time slot at time of booking.
- Required number of chaperones is mandatory. See Adult Supervisor–to–Student Ratio in Booking School Programs
BEST VALUE! For a full-day experience, book two half-day programs from our selection of Guided Gallery Visits and Studio Visits.
Booking School Programs
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