Lesson plans

multi colored umbrella under blue sky during daytime
multi colored umbrella under blue sky during daytime
Queer Nature Resources

The natural world is incredibly diverse. Explore different expressions of gender and sexuality through plants and fungi

A curved building with a blue sky in the background
A curved building with a blue sky in the background
aerial photography of seashore
aerial photography of seashore
Creative Transdisiplinarity

This lesson explores transdisciplinarity through Olafur Eliasson’s art, demonstrating how creative collaboration can address wicked social problems like climate change and inequality. Students analyze Eliasson’s projects (The Weather Project, Little Sun, Ice Watch) to understand how art intersects with science, activism, and sustainability.

Eco-Aesthetic Sensiblity

By analysing Ed Burtynsky’s abstract and atmospheric photography, students examine how art can deepen our connection to the environment. Through discussion and reflection, students consider how aesthetic awareness fosters environmental responsibility.