"To Protect and Defend"
Artwork
Grades3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8Visual and Performing Arts
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What it is
- This mural in Bali shows a variety of marine animals directing their anger at human pollution, particularly carbon emissions.
- The artist Katun wanted to depict animals coming together to direct their hostility at human-induced climate change.
Teaching tips
Positives
- The mural depicts recognizable wildlife who are all angry at humans for their pollution habits.
- Students will be able to easily connect with the feelings of the animals, which can foster a conversation about why the animals might feel this way.
Additional Prerequisites
- Students should understand human pollution, especially carbon emissions, and how that upsets the balance of ecosystems and biodiversity.
Differentiation
- Students can identify and research the different species depicted and determine how their ecosystems are being impacted by human activity.
- This mural can be used as a social and emotional learning activity to identify emotions and understand emotions even from other species.
- This mural can be shown in tandem with Coral Gardener, a mural that shows positive efforts in the Caribbean islands to restore ocean ecosystems.
- Another resource related to these themes includes Sea of Plastic, a mural that highlights plastic pollution in our oceans.
From the scientist review
The art piece shows upheaval in marine ecosystems as a result of human activities. The story can motivate students to connect to nature. The resource is recommended.
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