the Arts to learn about the ocean Background: Australia is an ocean continent. It is 'girt' by sea although it hasn't always been. Once there was a land bridge that connected us to the rest of the world. However the ocean is a dynamic system driven by wind and weather and it is an agent of dynamic geographical change. Natural processes are affected by humans and what they do. Ocean education is one area of education that is expressed through a variety of avenues, science, geography, technology and through the language of the arts. This project uses the artists communication skills to tell part of that story. The Sunshine Coast is one of the most appealing places in Australia largely due to its magnificent marine environment and proximity to the mixing tropical and temperate zones. Increasing population pressures will continue to impact those special values where the community is unaware of the where, why how they can help (including voluntary action) to preserve and sustain these aesthetic and economic assets. The Sunshine Coast Council is well aware that these are primary assets and will be assisted in their own endeavours through community education starting from the ground up. PROJECT DESCRIPTION (100words) This project will engage schools, teachers and students in learning the impact of natural systems on our coast and how local actions and efforts can assist in keeping our home an appealing place for ourselves and as a destination for those less fortunate who live elsewhere. 4 COMPONENT PARTS: 1. Teacher professional development Using networks identify a school that would be willing to participate (eg Scotts school??) Learning how to and creating a video of the project Deliver teacher pd using sample clip Teacher trivia game about ocean literacy (read out then and form groups) Provide examples of student ocean art activities in school Develop a communication plan for the community 2. Learning how to create a video story about Ocean Arts Day 2018
the Arts to learn about the ocean Background: Australia is an ocean continent. It is 'girt' by sea although it hasn't always been. Once there was a land bridge that connected us to the rest of the world. However the ocean is a dynamic system driven by wind and weather and it is an agent of dynamic geographical change. Natural processes are affected by humans and what they do. Ocean education is one area of education that is expressed through a variety of avenues, science, geography, technology and through the language of the arts. This project uses the artists communication skills to tell part of that story. The Sunshine Coast is one of the most appealing places in Australia largely due to its magnificent marine environment and proximity to the mixing tropical and temperate zones. Increasing population pressures will continue to impact those special values where the community is unaware of the where, why how they can help (including voluntary action) to preserve and sustain these aesthetic and economic assets. The Sunshine Coast Council is well aware that these are primary assets and will be assisted in their own endeavours through community education starting from the ground up. PROJECT DESCRIPTION (100words) This project will engage schools, teachers and students in learning the impact of natural systems on our coast and how local actions and efforts can assist in keeping our home an appealing place for ourselves and as a destination for those less fortunate who live elsewhere. 4 COMPONENT PARTS: 1. Teacher professional development Using networks identify a school that would be willing to participate (eg Scotts school??) Learning how to and creating a video of the project Deliver teacher pd using sample clip Teacher trivia game about ocean literacy (read out then and form groups) Provide examples of student ocean art activities in school Develop a communication plan for the community 2. Learning how to create a video story about Ocean Arts Day 2018
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