Art 1 · Week 29 · Art in Our Community
Safe Materials, Safe Planet
Students compare traditional and recycled materials for their impact on health and the environment and choose responsibly for a final piece.
- Students will
- Students compare traditional and recycled art materials for health and environmental impact and choose responsibly for a final piece.
- SEL skill
- Weigh health, planet, and cost before choosing a material
- What it looks like
- Students practice responsible decision-making by weighing safety, cost, and environmental consequences before choosing.
- Content focus
- Safe materials and a healthier planet
- Format
- Collaborative analysis
Responsible decision-making
Responsible decision-making means choosing in caring, constructive ways by thinking about ethics, safety, and consequences. More responsible decision-making activities
What you get
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Standards
- VA:Cr2.2.HSI: Visual Arts, Creating, Anchor Standard 2 (Organize and develop artistic ideas and work), High School Proficient
- Artistic process: Creating
- Level: High School Proficient
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