EE Activities - Arts-based
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Links on this page are for activities and materials that feature art or music as a part of environmental education.
WGBH Lab and Teachers' Domain along with FRONTLINE, are announcing the open call for youth (ages 13-18), to produce video segments on climate change for "Youth Voices," a series of three informative webinars for student filmmakers. Youth are challenged to create a video short on a story of how climate change is impacting their communities.
The URL is: http://lab.wgbh.org/open-call/frontline-heat-and-y...
Helping bats with "batsongs," Musical Mark, a children’s singer songwriter from Ohio, just released the new CD, "We’re Just Hangin’ Out." The 10 original, fun, and educational songs will help kids (and adults) learn about bats and perhaps be less afraid of them. Musical Mark will be touring the eastern U.S. in 2009 with a multi-media theatrical one-man show featuring the songs.
The URL is: http://www.batsongs.com
An order of Franciscan Sisters who are active in environmental concerns is featuring Virginia singer-songwriter Andrew McKnight this month on their 'Franciscanized World' page. They are offering a free download of his song 'Cedars', a moving meditation on the development occurring in Virginia. Accompanied by Shanna Franklin's Rhode Island photo "The Journey" as the Image of the Month.
The URL is: http://www.fscc-calledtobe.org/living/index.php/2...
NAAEE member, William C. Gladish, shares another breathtaking trip -- this time to Chugach National Forest, Denali National Park, Kenai Fjords National Park, Prince William Sound, Tongrass National Forest, and more. Enjoy the show!
The URL is: http://www.acriticaldecision.org/links/alaska-page...
Submit by: January 21, 2008
What's your eco-resolution in 2008? Submit your short video to this new contest from Quantum Shift about what you plan to do for the earth this year. Prizes go to the most popular videos. Check the Web site for rules, submission detail, and prize info: The URL is: http://www.quantumshift.tv/contests/contest.php?id...
On this new Web site, artist Alan Hesse shares his Cartoons for Conservation. Check out the cartoons produced for various conservation education and development projects:
The URL is: http://www.alanhesse.co.uk/level1/publi.html
This program was performed live by students from New York's High School for Environmental Studies on May 4, 2007, at the United Nations for the U.N. Commission on Sustainable Development (UN-CSD). Hear the songs, read the script and background information, and see the full U.N. performance and the 4-1/2 minute trailer of the show.
The URL is: http://www.PenguinsOnThinIce.com
Staff and students at the Hilton Pond Center in South Carolina, take a close - and then closer examination of the artistic handiwork of insects on leaf study. See what the Japanese Beetles and Fuzzy Caterpillars are creating.
The URL is: http://www.hiltonpond.org/ThisWeek070801.html
USDA Forest Service’s "Find-a-Photo" Web site allows access to thousands of copyright free wildlife, fish, wildflower, and EE photographs available for non-profit use. Please credit the photographer.
The URL is: http://wwwnotes.fs.fed.us:81/wo/wfrp/find_a_photo....
Deadline: July 30, 2007
In partnership with the Albert I. Pierce Foundation, NAAEE has established a photography contest in conjunction with the upcoming NAAEE annual conference at the Virginia Beach Convention Center on November 14-17, 2007. NAAEE seeks photos that will inspire people to achieve environmental excellence. The winning photos will show how the visual arts can create a kinesthetic and emotional connection to the Earth. The photography contest is one element of a larger effort by NAAEE to re-invigorate the use of arts and culture in the EE field. The URL is: http://www.naaee.org/conference/2007-our-world-pho...
Each Little Drop by Fred Fawcett & The Sprinkles
A song to encourage water conservation. (0:59 mp3) Royalty FREE for non-commercial use in schools. The URL is: http://www.nevra.com.au/eachlittledrop.html
Walden: The Ballad of Thoreau is a new theatrical play about the last two days Henry David Thoreau spent in his cabin at Walden Pond. Sponsored by Walden Woods and American Forests, the play will be provided free of charge to 10,000 highschools and colleges in the USA and Canada as an Earth Day 2007 event.
The URL is: http://woodsongs.com/waldenplay/walden-description...
William C. Gladish, of A Critical Decision, and author of "Saving Our Life-Support System:
Understanding One's Decision Footprint" delivers another gorgeous photo gallery of his recent trip to Rocky Mountain National Park. The URL is: http://www.acriticaldecision.org/links/rocky-mount...
"A Critical Decision" site poses a creative challenge to artists of all disciplines to create works that communicate the impact of overpopulation and wasteful consumption to motivate humanity toward positive change. The song "Changes in the Wind" by Jeanie Fitchen, answers that challenge.
Also, now available -- the updated version of "Saving Our Life-Support System: Understanding One's Decision Footprint" by William C. Gladish http://www.acriticaldecision.org/links/decision-footprint.html The URL is: http://www.acriticaldecision.org/links/a-challenge...
Under the Children & Families Heading: Descriptions of The Junkman's school residency programs and his unique construction of instruments using only recycled materials.
The URL is: http://www.junkmusic.org
Poetry by Marcia Theophilo on Amazon forest its people, its animals, its trees and its myths with essays, biography and bibliography. In Italian, Portuguese, and English.
The URL is: http://www.theophilo-amazonia-e-poesia.info/
Image galleries of Human and Nature from Adrian Warren photo library
The URL is: http://www.lastrefuge.co.uk/photolibrary/sp_human....
The Wilderness Within is a literary website that deals with the essential nature with participate in through poetry and essays. There is a new poem posted each month plus reviews and links to other poetry websites.
The URL is: http://www.geocities.com/barbaraspring/Poems
New CD-Rom Toys, Games, and Other Fun Stuff - by Marilyn Brackney, the creator of The Imagination Factory. In addition to the content found at the Web site, the CD shows visitors how to make items such as musical instruments, dolls, and puppets.
The URL is: http://www.kid-at-art.com/htdoc/istore.html
ECO-Music was written after the strong belief that Arts can influence our behaviour, in this case towards our role in materializing Sustainable Development.
ESD depends on people's behaviour. Behaviour is influenced by knowledge and attitudes. The URL is: http://members.iimetro.com.au/~mansonfrej/
See ocean murals and ocean study programs available from Ocean Naturlaist, Joan Bourque.
The URL is: http://www.ArtfulOceans.org
A variety of environmental education programs for schools and other educational institutions(K-12). All programs are supported with materials useful for planning follow-up activities.
The URL is: http://www.yourearth.org/
The site is created and managed by the US Forest Service. An online network of artists, educators, scientists, and agency folks who are interested in combining the Arts in Conservation related programming.
The URL is: http://www.fs.fed.us/conservation-arts/
Films and Images of wildlife, nature, peoples and environments with many articles on animals, peoples (waorani indians), behind the making of films and over 8,000 images.
The URL is: http://www.lastrefuge.co.uk/
William Gladish photographs the Grand Canyon in 2005. Includes The Grand Canyon, Zion National Park, Cedar Breaks, Red Canyon, Bryce Canyon, Grand Staircase, Capitol Reef, and Arches National Park.
The URL is: http://www.acriticaldecision.org/links/canyonland-...
Earthtunes is a music/environmental awareness
program for pre-school to fifth grade. The program covers waste management, resource conservation, recycling education, and animals in their habitats. Through the site, people can find out about booking performances, ordering the CD or tape, and links to other environmental resources. The URL is: http://www.earthtunes.org/
Student artwork, activities, and lesson plans on watersheds, drinking water, water pollution prevention and other water topics. From US EPA Water Office.
The URL is: http://www.epa.gov/ow/kids.html
Music and Environmental Studies in The Journal of Environmental Education 36(1): 45-52.
This paper by Kate Turner and Bill Freedman is a publication of the Canadian Environmental Literacy Network (CELP). It analyses historical and contemporary connections between music and nature, and examines how music can be harnessed to teach about the natural world and inspire conservation values. A corresponding teaching module, including an interactive PowerPoint presentation, can be accessed by educators on the website. Requires Registration. From http://www.celp.ca go to: Educators/Presentation Modules/Music and Nature The URL is: http://celp.ucis.dal.ca/Educators/login.php
Photographs and line drawings of aquatic plants, arranged by Family
The URL is: http://www.cedareden.com/aquaplant.html
Photomicrographs of freshwater phytoplankton
The URL is: http://www.cedareden.com/phyto.html
A unique way for teachers and students of all ages to utilize non recyclable plastic bottle caps for practical projects. Written by Kathy Cisneros, the book includes activities for home or classroom and the "Earth Day Play."
The URL is: http://www.rainfall.com/crafts/caplady/books.html
A story and a coloring book about transportation and alternative fuels, for early elementary students. Pictures can be printed out or exported into Paintshop Pro. Related links are also available. From the US Department of Energy and US Postal Service.
The URL is: http://www.eere.energy.gov/kids/
We are a South Florida based organization using music and the arts to inspire action. Our partnership with Miami-Dade County, and the South Florida Water Management District has our innovative web site and material being used in every school.
The URL is: http://www.Earthman.tv
"Categorized by season, these instantaneous art and nature activities encourage the understanding and appreciation of the earth and other living things. Most activities utilize readily available materials found in nature". Grade Level: Pre K-2 NPEEE Review
The URL is: http://www.ghbooks.com/showbook.cfm?code=10024
This award winning, innovative site promotes recycling through art. Visit this site and meet Trashasaurus Rex!
The URL is: http://www.kid-at-art.com/
"A global collaboration that helps people everywhere make their own local Green Maps...encouraging us to discover new ways to experience the local urban ecology." Background info, examples of Kids' Green maps and an activity guide to get you started are available online. A project of Modern World Design.
The URL is: http://www.greenmap.org/ymaps/ymindex.html
Nature Soundscapes CDs / MP3 clips from Amazonia, Pantanal Wetlands, Atlantic Forest, Costa Rica and Water Sounds. Environmental sensibilization material for all ages.
The URL is: http://www.cdnature.com/
The S.C.R.A.P. Gallery (Student Creative Recycle Art Program) is an innovative program that addresses two of today's most urgent issues -- the environment and the education of our youth. S.C.R.A.P. provides a link between industry, education, the arts and environment by recycling and reusing discards destined for the landfill, transforming them into art.
The URL is: http://www.nonprofitpages.com/scrapgallery/
Learn to create puppets and use them as educational 'aides'-- in classrooms or interpretive walks. Construct a puppet to add pizzazz and educational detail to programs. Experience with puppets not necessary. Materials provided. May 19-20,2001
AMC Pinkham Notch Camp, Gorham, NH The URL is: mailto:klyons@maine.edu
Information on the Foundation's environmental education grantmaking programs open to schools and organizations (deadline 3/31 annually), samples from the upper elementary curriculum "ViewFinders," teacher workshop info and ordering forms.
The URL is: http://www.dunnfoundation.org/educate.htm
A support site for classroom use of the novel, "Restoration in the Barrens," by Joe Riederer. Resource links and downloadable (text file) classroom resources include a list of related curricula, chapter notes and reference books.
The URL is: http://www.bigbluestempress.com/restoration.htm
Deadline: March 15, 2005
Ohio deadline: March 1, 2005 (South Carolina deadline was Jan 30th) Stamp design contest for your state (K-12). Prizes include cash, and a visit to Washington DC for National winner, a parent and their art teacher. Free curriculum guide available upon request. Sponsored by US Fish and Wildlife. The URL is: http://duckstamps.fws.gov/
Stan Slaughter is an award winning environmental educator and seasoned performer. Since 1987 he has pioneered innovative environmental education with lively, fact filled assemblies and workshops supported by curriculum resource materials. Music samples are available through Real Audio or .wav format.
The URL is: http://www.stanslaughter.com/
"Extensively field-tested activities, which involve children in creative arts, theater, reading, writing, science, social studies, mathematics, and sensory awareness, foster creative thinking in relation to wildlife ecology and enviro issues" Teacher's guide and audiocassette can also be ordered online. Grade Level: K-adult NPEEE Review
The URL is: http://www.fulcrum-resources.com/html/keepers_anim...
Preservation Records is a promotional record label based in Chicago, IL that creates compilation CDs of local music as fund raisers for the local area's environmental groups. Our online magazine, the Preservation Journal, is a great online resource and community for fans, musicians and environmentalists to find news and stories related to their interests and needs.
The URL is: http://www.preservationrecords.com
Co-created by the Will & Company and the
TreePeople, this highly interactive and highly entertaining two-person show is "an ideal tool for teaching K-6th graders about the Water Cycle as well as the city forest and what we can do to help our Earth." Productions are presented in the Los Angeles Theatre Center and are also available to travel to your site. The URL is: http://www.willandcompany.com/environmental.html
FREE use of Nature Photographs? We would be delighted to consider any request from a non-profit organization or individual wanting to use our award-winning nature photography for educational purposes. Revenue-generation projects are also considered. Just contact us with the details and we'll be happy to consider your request. Please enjoy the Nature Galleries, an offering of The Critical Decision Foundation educational organization.
The URL is: http://www.acriticaldecision.org/links/nature-gall...
This is a lovely song and cartoon video about our place in the environment. There are also things that kids can do to help the environment, and some coloring pages, too ("Fun and Games").
The URL is: http://www.lindabook.com/afrogstalevideo.html
This is a full-scale musical suitable for secondary schools and colleges with a music/drama department wishing to make a "green" statement. (Composed by Richard Percy, UK).
The URL is: http://www.rama78.freeserve.co.uk/
This site is devoted to using music and song for EE. The site contains the archives of a discussion group on the topic, related articles, lesson plans and a list of environmental music performers.
The URL is: http://www.geocities.com/RainForest/Vines/2400/
Site contains information and pictures of hundreds of animals. Print out label or copy & paste into "paint" program. Use the searchable database or alphabical listing.
The URL is: http://www.enchantedlearning.com/coloring/
In Your Backyard is an educational CD which promotes the understanding and appreciation of our natural world.
The URL is: http://www.inyourbackyard.net/
To help for ecological awareness, 125000 things of waste coming from the sea, were recycled into action-art configurations expressing the urgence of nature and wildlife protection. This action is made for young generations, with its art, poetry, literature, ethic and pedagogy. In the sea memory Space, they learned ambiant love in a world of colors, forms, lights and joy.
The URL is: http://www.seamemory.org
Deadline: November 9, 2005
10th Annual Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES) Art Contest for U.S. students in grades 2-4. This years’ theme is "Connect-4: Air, Land, Water and Life." 1st place winning entry will be printed as the 2005 IGES greeting card and the artist will receive a $250 savings bond. 2nd-place winner receives a $100 savings bond, 3rd-place receives a $50 savings bond, and all entrants receive a certificate of participation. The URL is: http://www.strategies.org/ArtContest/2005_ContestA...
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