2 Hour duration for 1 class
Students participate in nature journalling enabling them to investigate the environment around them through art and develop a deeper connection with nature.
Students will be able to:
- understand nature journalling techniques
- develop a deeper understanding of the natural environment
- participate in a wellbeing activity.
Program outline
This program introduces students to nature journalling. By recording their observations in their nature journals, students will express themselves visually while developing their connection with the natural world. Throughout the session, students will practise drawing different shapes, colours, textures, objects, plants etc. that they see in their environment.
Students will participate in 'Dadirri', an Indigenous mindfulness activity to slow them down and work on their attentiveness and inner/outer focus. This will also help the students relax and focus, fostering their wellbeing. They will then be guided through activities using magnifying loupes and different nature journalling techniques to represent their ideas. A number of natural resources will be provided by the Bunyaville EEC teacher for further stimulus (if required). At the end, students will be given an opportunity to share their work with the group.