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Art and Emotions Lesson: Oceans

Created by Teacher(s): Monica Lilley|Published on: May 31, 2022

Lesson Plan Grades k-2 Created by New Jersey Climate Education Hub teachers

Synopsis

This lesson engages students with an environmental issue and allows them to use their artistic skills to create an artwork about caring for the oceans.

Step 1 - Inquire: Students read Somebody Swallowed Stanley and discuss the colors and emotions in the book.

Step 2 - Investigate: Students practice art techniques.

Step 3 - Inspire: Students create artworks about oceans and display them around their school or local community for others to view.