Nature's Toolbox: Biodiversity, Art and Invention

• This resource presents a brief article about the importance of biodiversity for life on Earth, discussing how artwork can be used to tell stories about our interactions with nature and providing examples of art from this exhibit.
• The resource also includes the exhibition catalog of artwork and a press release about the exhibit.
  

Positives

• This resource is a great way to introduce students to the importance of biodiversity and demonstrates how art and science are linked.
• The exhibition catalog describes the intent behind each artwork.

Additional Prerequisites

• The catalog and press release can be downloaded for offline use or printed (if need be) but students should have access to a color copy to appreciate the art.
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Differentiation

• Have students practice interpreting artwork by explaining their interpretation of the piece in writing or in pairs with another student before reading the description.
• As a follow-up activity, have students create their own artwork by responding to one of the four main questions listed in the exhibition catalog.
• After reading the press release, have students write their own press release about the exhibition.
• To learn more about the linkages between art and science, use this resource of an exhibition highlighting social and environmental issues and this exhibition exploring climate change and architectural design.
  

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