Creating messages of peace in a middle school
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This document provides examples of how middle school students can find inspiration and symbols of peace through art, music, and current events to create their own works conveying themes of peace. It includes links to the United Nations building, past entries in the Lions Club International Peace Poster competition, and songs like "The Peace Train" by Cat Stevens and "Imagine" by John Lennon that discuss peace through their lyrics and music. The document also defines what a theme is and provides ideas for students to consider when developing their own peace-themed works, such as finding new ways to portray known symbols or addressing current issues.
Creating messages of peace in a middle school
- 1. Getting middle school students to think about peace through art and music By Dawn Bartz
- 2. images (paintings, portraits, photos, sketches…) nature songs (lyrics, melody, harmony, voice) music heroes/heroic actions historic events/current events relationships with others (friends, family) your imagination inspiration can be found all around you Where can inspiration be found?
- 3. Where can we find symbols of peace?
- 4. https://www.google.com/maps/views/view/101827834857548459442/gphoto/6051965355908083874?hl=en&gl=us The United Nations If you go on this website, you will see an international symbol of peace and diplomacy (The United Nations building located in New York City). Diplomats from around the world meet here to discuss major global issues. Click on the link above and on the picture for different views of the United Nations.
- 6. How can meaning be conveyed through art?
- 7. http://www.lionsclubs.org/EN/our-work/youth-programs/peace-poster- contest/peace-poster-contest-finalists.php The Lions Club sponsors an International Peace Poster competition each year. The link below provides photos of some of the entries from years past.
- 8. What song lyrics speak about peace?
- 10. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OC2waxMJ_5Y JL How does John Lennon’s song “Imagine” convey the message of peace? What images come to mind when you listen to it? click on image
- 11. An overarching message, the central idea, (themes can be found anywhere. For example, writers use them in literature and poetry, artists may use a theme in a painting or photo, teachers may use a theme to help explain main events or concepts, a speaker may use a speech, etc.) A theme provides a frame around a big idea or it can tie together smaller ideas. What is a theme?
- 12. ● Is there a new way to portray a known symbol? ● Can you address current issues in your work? ● Who is your audience ? ● What is the message you want to convey? Ideas to keep in mind...