An artist's response to plastic waste
I understand how an artist has made art in response to plastic waste.
An artist's response to plastic waste
I understand how an artist has made art in response to plastic waste.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Human beings are creating a lot of plastic pollution in the oceans.
- Artists make us think and feel emotionally about their work.
- We record our thoughts and feelings about artists' work in our sketchbooks.
Keywords
Waste - anything that is unwanted or unused
Fragment - a small part broken off or separated from something
Common misconception
Art is only made from traditional art materials.
Art can be made from almost anything, including plastic waste, as in the case of Mandy Barker.
To help you plan your year 4 art and design lesson on: An artist's response to plastic waste, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 4 art and design lesson on: An artist's response to plastic waste, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
a line that bends without any sharp angles
a shape that loops around a central point, expanding outward
a round shape with no corners or edges
lines that spread out from a central point-like spokes on a wheel
overall structure is made up of simpler elements like circles
basic forms such as circles, spirals and radiating lines
representation of something that may not look like its original form
Exit quiz
6 Questions
anything that is unwanted or unused
a person who works for an organisation without being paid
a small part broken off or separated from something