GALACTIC Global Arts...

mid week check in....
We have had three sessions so far and they have gotten better and better.  Our students have been engaged and creative since day one.  They are having a lot of fun and so am I.  I am really happy That’s katie and I decided to have the students start working on visual art on Monday.  Their ideas or absolutely inspiring!  On Monday Inaskes how many students co side res themselves artists and only one student raised their hand.  After the whole class had the opportunity to work on a poster more of the students realized that they too are artists.  One of the best parts for me is that the students are taking initiative and going above and beyond with their creativity!  

Katie and I introduced both the global and the local issue from day one and continue to draw cool nnecrions to those issues of water scarcity and access each day.  Through fantastic debates, activities, and creative writing, the students are going from talking about the problem to discussing possible solutions.  They are realizing that they can make a difference through activism.  

I am so excited to see the next part of the project, a large group mural, get started!







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