Nunavut Kayak
Grade(s): 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12
Location: Visual Art Studios at St. Albert Place (Art Gallery of St. Albert)
Program Delivery: In Person, In School, and Virtual
Students create a three-dimensional Inuit inspired figure, complete with traditional clothing.
Curriculum
- Art: refining forms, creative process, expression and celebration, fine and gross motor skill development
- Science: shapes, colours, animals, seasons, experimentation, critical thinking, problem solving and decision making
- Social: being together, belonging and connecting, communities in Canada (Inuit)
Student Outcomes
- Learn what clay is and where it comes from; why it is bisque fired in a kiln; how to use clay and clay tools safely in a professional studio
- Students connect with world cultures and experience diversity
- Examine a variety of different Inuksuit images, discuss the purpose of building these stone landmarks in harsh northern climates
Suggested Pairings
Exploring Art – Art Gallery of St. Albert
The Inuit – Musée Héritage Museum
