Art Lesson: Research Youth Climate Heroes

Created by Teacher(s): Carolyn McGrath|Published on: May 5, 2022

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In this lesson, students discover, share, and evaluate what young people around the globe are doing to address climate change and use this information as the basis for a portrait.

Inquire: Students think about how young people are responding to the climate crisis.

Investigate: Students use the Padlet to select and read about three youth climate leaders.

Inspire: Students design slides to summarize the work of the activists and reflect on the artists’ impact, then sketch an idea for their portrait.

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Subjects: Visual and Performing Arts

Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes

Region: Global

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Posted on May 05, 2022

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Carolyn McGrath

K-12 Art Teacher

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