"Coral Mandala"

• This mural by Honghikuri in Cancun, Mexico, shows a coral reef that is half alive and half dead because of human destruction. 
• Honghikuri made this mural to inspire action to help coral reefs worldwide, specifically the reef in Cozumel, which is dying. 

Positives

• This beautiful mural combines art, activism, and science to make a call to action.
• The resource contains an artist's statement explaining the artist's intention in creating the mural.
  

Additional Prerequisites

• Students should understand the impact of climate change on coral reefs.
• Teachers may want to show students some examples of mandalas and explain the significance of mandalas in different cultures.

Differentiation

• Cross-curricular connections could be made in a biology class when discussing ocean acidification, coral bleaching, and using art to help stop climate change. 
• Art classes could analyze the cultural aspects and the subject matter of the mural.
• Other resources on this topic include this video featuring an apology letter to future generations, this project on making a "do one thing" mural, and this SubjectToClimate lesson plan that uses artwork to teach about renewable and nonrenewable energy.