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In this lesson, students analyze artwork by a Hawai’i-born climate artist, learn about Hawai’i’s unparalleled biodiversity, and create art that inspires the protection of a Hawaiian endangered species.
Step 1 - Inquire: Students explore the power of art to inspire climate action by analyzing the work of Hula, a Hawai’i-born artist.
Step 2 - Investigate: Students learn the importance of Hawai’i’s unparalleled biodiversity, choose a Hawaiian endangered species, and discover the forces endangering it, including climate change.
Step 3 - Inspire: Students plan and create artwork that inspires the protection of their chosen species and collaborate to create a class exhibit of their work.
Learning Outcomes
Students will be able to:
- Identify ways art can be used to educate and inspire a community about climate change.
- Understand the importance of Hawai’i’s biodiversity in relation to climate change.
- Identify the opposing forces impacting a native Hawaiian endangered species.
- Apply basic principles of design to an artwork to direct the viewer's eye and mind.
- Collaborate to plan an art exhibition with a social purpose.
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