Islands for Change Contrast Shelter Program 7-16 Lesson Plan Components:

Island For Change

CONTENT. Students will start thinkiung criticically about how they construct their island for change models. Students will begin constructing the models and possibly create audios for an audio tour. RELEVANCY Through thinking critically about issues in NYC and finding solutions to change students will begin to think about social issues and how they affect them. And students will begin to think about how they can affect change in their communities. PROJECT + MOTIVATIONAL MATERIALS + TECHNOLOGY NEEDS -Cardboard -Newspaper - Glue - Foam Core - Scissors - Aluminum Foil - Sponges - Pencils - Markers - Rulers TECHNIQUES + SKILLS -Sculpture - Making small scale ELEMENTS Form- The visible shape or configuration of something Shape- the external form or appearance characteristic of something 3d- Three dimensional Space PRINCIPLES Shape- seen above Porportion- is a

measurement of the size and quantity of elements within a composition.

CONNECTION TO THEME This project will align itself to our theme of contrast in a variety of ways. By thinking a social issue that concerns people and creating a landmass to address this issue students will be dealing with differential set of problems. Trying to create an exterior space that addresses and internal issue within their community itself is an element of contrast.

GOAL Students will be able to create structures that take form of a landmass. Students will gain skills in sculpture and creating art with found objects. Students will think critically about how they can affect change within the New York City community. Students will gain a voice through their landmasses on issues that they are not normally asked about. LEARNING OUTCOME Students will be introduced/ gain more experience with sculpture as an art form. Student will understand how art is used to address social issue/ activism. PREPARATION BEFORE CLASS Gathering all materials needed for project: Cardboard, aluminum foil, foam core, wire, yarn, clay, etc. Making small models to show students the possibilities of the materials. LESSON DEVELOPMENT MOTIVATIONAL STRATEGIES Introduction through dialogue, key questions, demonstration, slides, reproductions, visuals, music, costumes, other, or a combination. . 5:30-5:40 A brief introduction regarding the relevancy and ideals of the project will happen then students will go right into the worksheets that were introduced last week. 5:40-5:50 We will transition into the next project by showing our smaller models (made by Patrick and I). Through these examples we will talk about the possibilities of materials. 5:50-6:40: Students will work on structures. 6:40-6:55 Reflection. Students will speak on the choices they made. All will have a chance to offer positive thoughts and observations.

LITERACY + VOCABULARY COMPONENTS Sculpture: The art of making two or three-dimensional representative or abstract forms IN CLASS REFLECTION Questions will be asked through the lesson to motivate the students to think creatively and problem solve as they create their Sculptures. What amenities did you put on your landmass to represent the solution to your problem of choice? What materials did you use and how & Why did you use them?