"Snows of Winter Past (2011)"

• This piece of art gives a now-and-future view of how climate change will affect the appearance of Mount Baker in Washington. 
• This piece is accompanied by a detailed explanation from the artist, which will enhance student understanding.
  

Positives

• This artwork and paired text delivers a powerful message that will get students thinking and talking.
• This resource will work well in a variety of grade levels and classes.
  

Additional Prerequisites

• Students should have a general understanding of changing climates.
  

Differentiation

• This resource would work equally well in an art or science class.
• This piece would make an excellent component in a gallery walk that students can use as inspiration for an art project. Once students have completed their works, have them cycle through the displayed student art and record their responses and feedback to share with the class.
  
• For language arts students, have them write a response paper addressing what they imagine their community will look like in 100 years.
• Science classes can use this artwork as a hook for lessons about ecological succession, global warming, or habitat loss due to climate change.