Art

This lesson will begin with an introduction to the mosaic technique and then students will create the background (skin) of the plastic and earth masks.

Students will learn how to process materials to create intentional lines in order to make the hair for both masks.

Students will explore using texture as a means of communication and begin to work with the materials used in this curriculum.

Students will explore their current understanding of how color can be used to express feeling and emotion and will learn how visual artists use color. Next students will apply their knowledge to create a piece of art that expresses a particular emotion.

In this introductory lesson, slides will show examples of marine debris and also of Washed Ashore sculptures. Whenever possible, actual examples of marine debris and sculpture work will be provided. The lesson will conclude with a brainstorm activity to look at the plastics used in everyday life.

<!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}-->  A summary of an annual "Trashion Show" where students incorporate debris into costumes and other art.

This lesson is best done after completion of one lesson in each of the sections Composition & Abundance, Sources & Transportation, and Impacts. Students will take everything they have learned about marine debris to create, develop, and complete a project to share their knowledge.

Students will reflect on how much plastic is part of their daily lives and explore creative ways to upcycle plastic bags and other thin, plastic materials into upcycled products to prevent them from potentially becoming marine debris.

Repurpose common trash materials through upcycling ‘waste’ plastics into arts and crafts. Students will be able to repurpose common trash materials through upcycling ‘waste’ plastics into arts and crafts.

In this session, students will learn about the Chumash History of the Swordfish and how it is connected to the yak titʸu titʸu yak tiłhini tribe.