Format
1. Welcome to Royal Botanical Gardens (RBG) and the program.
2. Share the history of what a garden has been in some cultures.
3. Explore historic paintings and discuss inspiration.
4. View some artistic works and the real-life inspirations - local gardens or wild natural areas.
5. Questions and comments are welcome during and after the presentation.
Objectives
The participant will:
- engage in a discussion of what inspired artists
- explore the connection between art and nature using various artists and their works as examples
Standards Alignment
National Standards
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.4.SL.1 -- Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 4 topics and texts, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.6.SL.1 -- Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 6 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.8.SL.1 -- Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 8 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.National Core Arts Standards
Connecting: Anchor #11:
Relate artistic ideas and works with societal, cultural and historical context to deepen understanding
State Standards
Ontario
The Arts: D - Visual Arts
Grade 4 - 6: D2 - Reflecting, Responding and Analysing
Grade 7 - 8: D2 - Reflecting, Responding and Analysing