Artwork that creates AWARENESS
The students teamed up to create some amazing artwork that brings awareness to the issues of global and local water access.
The Definition of CULTURE...
I know that there are many definitions of "Culture" mainly because when I googled "definition of Culture," there were thousands of results. A while ago, I arrived at my own definition (narrowed down and way over simplified) that I use in my classroom when I teach about the connections between students, their artwork and "their culture." "Culture is the set of shared attitudes, values, goals, and practices of groups of people." When I ask my students to think about culture they will often think of cultural traits or stereotypes that they do not possess. I find it amusing when at the fairly rural high school that I teach, students will make sure to tell me that, "they aren't country"...whatever that means. Just joking. I know what that means. Did you notice what I did there? In the last paragraph. When attempting to discuss "Culture" I exposed my own cultural bias. ( Here's a recap:I find it amusing ...
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