These resources aim to encourage children to create their own artworks, inspired by artworks in the National Galleries of Scotland Collection.
Here you will find three key artworks to look at and discuss, with some additional images included below. There are suggestions of things to think about, what to make and examples of materials that can be used.
Things to consider
Here are a few questions to help spark the imagination.
- What do you know about climate change?
- How has climate change started to affect different parts of the world?
- Have you noticed any effects of climate change where you live?
- What could happen if temperatures rose across the world?
- What could happen if the sea level rose?
- How could the landscape change in the next 50 years where you live? In other parts of the world?
- What can people do to slow down climate change? Recycle, reuse, repair, think about their carbon footprint, conserve energy, conserve water, limit food waste, buy local, reduce meat consumption, avoid single use plastic
- What are the best ways to communicate the urgency of action against climate change?
Make
Create a picture relating to climate change. You could consider the effects or consequences of global warming and/or the ways in which it could be prevented.
Use
Any materials (new or recycled), techniques or processes (for example drawing, painting, printmaking, textiles, photography, computer aided design, collage, montage) to make your piece.
Curriculum for Excellence
Entering this competition can contribute to your teaching of Curriculum for Excellence and interdisciplinary learning. Here are some examples of what the children will be able to do in working towards their entries:
Expressive Arts Art and Design |
I can use and combine the visual elements and concepts to convey ideas, thoughts and feelings in expressive and design work. EXA 3-03 I can respond to the work of artists and designers by discussing my thoughts and feelings. EXA 0-07a |
Literacy and English |
When I engage with others, I can make a relevant contribution, encourage others to contribute and acknowledge that they have the right to hold a different opinion. LIT 3 02a |
Social Studies |
I can identify the possible consequences of an environmental issue and make informed suggestions about ways to manage the impact. SOC 3-08a I can investigate the climate, physical features and living things of a natural environment different from my own and explain their interrelationship. SOC 3-10a I can investigate the relationship between climate and weather to be able to understand the causes of weather patterns within a selected climate zone. SOC 3-12a |
Health and Wellbeing |
Through contributing my views, time and talents, I play a part in bringing about positive change in my school and wider community. HWB 0-13a / HWB 1-13a / HWB 2-13a / HWB 3-13a / HWB 4-13a |
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