Goal: Students will be able to make real-world connection with the skills they have gained in group collaboration and understand how they have a responsibility to their community.
Estimated time: 45-60 minutes
Lead a discussion surrounding the following prompts: What are big issues that our community faces? How do we make decisions/changes to improve living conditions for the future? What skills have we gained in creating a piece of art together that can help later in life?
If possible, invite a community leader to come to class to share and to be a part of the conversation.
At the close of the discussion, have students work to write an artist statement about their mural (see Materials section, Day 10)
After students are finished with artist statement, have students complete a self-assessment and reflection using the rubric (see Assessment section).
See Materials section, Day 10
Culminate the unit with a community unveiling and celebration of the public art installation!
Invite community members and family to let the students share their work and the project.