Inquiry Question: How Does Public Art Such As The Shadow Tree Act As a Tool to Reclaim Land Within Our Communities?
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Month: November 2021
Homma School
Our group was impressed by the intentional layout of the outdoor learning space at Homma Elementary School as it actively integrated place-based learning and community involvement into the students education. Below I have attached images of the outdoor space featuring natural loose materials such as: mud, leaves, logs, acorns, wooden …
UBC Botanical Gardens Reflection
During our Botanical Gardens tour, our group enjoyed seeing how many different types of plants there are, and the power of experiential learning, through activities such as a simple walk, to teach our students about local plants that are indigenous to their community. Another aspect of the Botanical Gardens field …
Shadow Tree Wonderings
What does the Shadow Tree symbolize? Who designed it? What does it mean to the students passing by? Why did the artist pick that certain tree and location? What is the meaning behind the Shadow Tree, why was it created? Does the type of tree connect to Canadian heritage and …