Green Space Project by Apryll Beckett https://padlet.com/apryllbeckett/sqgxzczlwafm1rz2 en-us 2023-04-29 13:22:55 UTC 2023-10-22 14:28:26 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f30e.png apryllbeckett https://padlet.com/apryllbeckett/sqgxzczlwafm1rz2/wish/2572534727 Name: Apryll Beckett (PGCEi)
Focus: Year 9 
LO: Students will create a response to issues of climate change in Malaysia through a multi-media project
Idea: This project could be completed through art and design or cross-curricula within the creative arts departments, specifically media, music and drama. 
Students will undertake research on climate change issues that are affecting Malaysia, along with visual research to engage students thoughts on how contemporary artists are exploring these issues through different media. This project will see students working in collaboration, with group discussion around what specific issue they would like to explore, creating a narrative, creating puppets, filming, capturing and creating audio and editing.
]]> 2023-04-29 13:33:35 UTC https://padlet.com/apryllbeckett/sqgxzczlwafm1rz2/wish/2572534727 Key Inspiration apryllbeckett https://padlet.com/apryllbeckett/sqgxzczlwafm1rz2/wish/2572538085
Plasticity Theatre Troupe based in Penang Malaysia.
2016
Plastic City [~40 mins]
"It depicts issues of the overwhelming amount of disposable plastic products in our world. Plastics are non-biodegradable. But the humungous number of the usage of disposable plastic products is yet astonishing. Have you ever imagined that where would these used disposable plastic go? "
(Taken from their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/plasticity.my/about_details)]]> 2023-04-29 13:41:31 UTC https://padlet.com/apryllbeckett/sqgxzczlwafm1rz2/wish/2572538085 apryllbeckett https://padlet.com/apryllbeckett/sqgxzczlwafm1rz2/wish/2572539765 All materials used by Plasticity Theatre Troupe are upcycled. ]]> 2023-04-29 13:45:27 UTC https://padlet.com/apryllbeckett/sqgxzczlwafm1rz2/wish/2572539765 apryllbeckett https://padlet.com/apryllbeckett/sqgxzczlwafm1rz2/wish/2572551315 'Creatures on the Move (In the Death of Night)' by Sharon Chin

"Living life in the eternal light of burned fossil fuels.
'Creatures on the Move / In the Death of Night / Bila Mautnya Malam' is part of Dream of the Day, an exhibition of 38 artists from South East Asia curated by Patrick Flores. Open to the public 29 Nov 2022 - 14 May 2023 at Ilham Gallery KL
Concept: Sharon Chin
Photography: Grace Wong 
Production assistance: 
Grace Wong, Lisa Howe, Zedeck Siew
Institutional support: 
ILHAM Gallery, Rahel Joseph, Patrick Flores, chi too, Syaza Ramli, Kenta Chai
Installation assistance: 
Lai, Grace Wong, Layyina H.T. 
Special thanks: Chong See Ming"
https://www.facebook.com/TheSharonChin/posts/pfbid0mWsPWfB7by4y2rfYNkdin5D1W4Dnie4rEeXH4KuNygvWK9vqSb9yKttGzcKURv5al
]]> 2023-04-29 14:07:59 UTC https://padlet.com/apryllbeckett/sqgxzczlwafm1rz2/wish/2572551315 apryllbeckett https://padlet.com/apryllbeckett/sqgxzczlwafm1rz2/wish/2572551956 Sharon Chin's protest work 
https://sharonchin.com/archive/agitprop/animal-placards-for-my-climate-strike-2019/]]> 2023-04-29 14:09:39 UTC https://padlet.com/apryllbeckett/sqgxzczlwafm1rz2/wish/2572551956 apryllbeckett https://padlet.com/apryllbeckett/sqgxzczlwafm1rz2/wish/2572555715 This project could be carried out throughout KS3. 
The focus here is for year 9 students in an international school in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. 
The international school has students from a diverse range of backgrounds and mixed heritage. Some of these students will be considered "local", meaning they are Malaysian and have only ever lived in Malaysia. Some maybe considered "TCK's" (Third Culture Kids),  who are not considered Malaysian and have lived in different countries throughout their life. 
This project will support student exploration and critical reflection of climate decisions and actions that are affecting Malaysia, and particularly the local areas of Kuala Lumpur and Selangor. We can also extend this to raise awareness of local community projects that students become a part of and strengthen community links for students and school. ]]> 2023-04-29 14:18:38 UTC https://padlet.com/apryllbeckett/sqgxzczlwafm1rz2/wish/2572555715 apryllbeckett https://padlet.com/apryllbeckett/sqgxzczlwafm1rz2/wish/2572558933 The school is based in an urban area, however there is a considerable amount of jungle that surrounds this area.
Some of the climate decisions made in the local area are those of jungle destruction to make space for more condominiums. When the school site was built (2002) it was surround by immediate jungle, in the last 20 years this has considerably changed. A way to show the impact of this would be to show students photographs of when the school was built.
Some other considerable climate issues in the local area are that of flooding and landslides due to a big increase of rainfall. It's particularly important to be cautious of how we approach this with students as some of the students may have been affected personally by the flooding and landslides. ]]> 2023-04-29 14:26:30 UTC https://padlet.com/apryllbeckett/sqgxzczlwafm1rz2/wish/2572558933 apryllbeckett https://padlet.com/apryllbeckett/sqgxzczlwafm1rz2/wish/2572562349 Some other climate change issues affecting Malaysia are the endangerment of animals, particularly the Malaysian tiger, Bornean elephants, sea turtles and Bornean orangutans. 

WWF Malaysia is a useful resource for this information: https://www.wwf.org.my/our_work/wildlife/]]> 2023-04-29 14:34:22 UTC https://padlet.com/apryllbeckett/sqgxzczlwafm1rz2/wish/2572562349 Learning Strands: apryllbeckett https://padlet.com/apryllbeckett/sqgxzczlwafm1rz2/wish/2572589846 Knowledge: 
  • How climate change is affecting Malaysia and the local area (KL and Selangor) 
  • How art can create a space and platform to explore and express these idea's and concerns
  •  What contemporary artists are doing and how they are using their practice to explore issues around climate change
  • How we can create art from recycled materials

Skills: 
  • How to conduct online research: How do we know a source is reliable? What questions should we ask when considering different sources? 
  • Visual research to support the practical element of the workshop: What websites can we use to find helpful imagery to work from? Are there any specific artists/art styles that inspire students? 
  • How to create props and cut outs with reusable resources: Specific safety instructions around using cutting knifes and/or scissors
  • How to use light to create shadow theatre: Where can we place light(s) to create depth, exaggerate size, create different shadows?
  • How to use iPads or camera to film (most students have prior experience with this due to previous projects): Where to place the camera? How to maintain clear imagery (if that is desired)? How can we use the camera to support a narrative? 
  • How to use iPad's or recording equipment to create soundtracks, voice overs, sounds (cross-curricula: music teachers and students can lead).
  • How to use editing software such as iMovie (most students have prior experience with this due to previous projects): How to trim, crop and edit film together, how to create and use transitions, how to change speed, how to add recordings and sounds. (cross-curricula: media or drama teachers and students can lead).
Values:
  • To develop an understanding of how climate change is effecting the world but specifically the local community 
  • To engage discussion and critical thinking around how we can support and work with the community beyond the school to support those affected by climate change. 
  • To encourage students to consider how art and art practices can use sustainable methods (using sustainable or recycled materials) 
  • To reflect on how we (as a school community and individuals) can support the work of (local) charities and companies who are trying to raise awareness of issues and impacts of climate change 

]]> 2023-04-29 15:36:25 UTC https://padlet.com/apryllbeckett/sqgxzczlwafm1rz2/wish/2572589846 Teaching Strategies apryllbeckett https://padlet.com/apryllbeckett/sqgxzczlwafm1rz2/wish/2573582885
  • Dialogical Teaching - group and class discussion and reflections on artists work and their own research
  • Research based work 
  • Think, Pair and Share - allowing students the space to respond to artists work in peers before sharing as a class. 
  • Research based work and critical pedagogy 
  • Teaching through modelling (demonstrations)
  • Collaborative work - students will be expected to work as a team to discuss, organise and split different aspects of the main task between them
  • Questioning techniques to support students problem solving - using questions during practical tasks to support students in finding creative solutions to practical problems and elicit deeper thinking
  • Guided instruction when needed during main task
  • Reflection on values and messages throughout research and making process 
    • ]]>     2023-05-01 10:24:59 UTC https://padlet.com/apryllbeckett/sqgxzczlwafm1rz2/wish/2573582885     apryllbeckett https://padlet.com/apryllbeckett/sqgxzczlwafm1rz2/wish/2573614563 Classroom resources: 
    • Plasticity Theatre links: Plastic City Film
    • Alternative links to artists and reliable sources (see links below)
    • Access to iPads or computers for research, filming and editing (all students have their own device like iPads or laptops, the school has access to iMacs for editing software if needed)
    • Drawing pencils and paper- for sketching out ideas 
    • Pens, cutting knifes, scissors, cutting mats and recycled materials like plastic, cardboard, masking tape, glue (possibly) etc. for making cutout shadow props and puppets 
    • Camera (just in case students can't film on devices) and tripods (if needed) 
    • Sound recorders (music)
    • Lights and torches for lighting 
    ]]>     2023-05-01 11:27:38 UTC https://padlet.com/apryllbeckett/sqgxzczlwafm1rz2/wish/2573614563     apryllbeckett https://padlet.com/apryllbeckett/sqgxzczlwafm1rz2/wish/2573614617 Spaces:
    • Spaces for filming- photography studio (has a lot of space with white walls/ backgrounds that can be dark enough to film)
    • Music rooms for recording isolated sounds 
    • Outdoor spaces for recording nature sounds (if needed)
    ]]>     2023-05-01 11:27:47 UTC https://padlet.com/apryllbeckett/sqgxzczlwafm1rz2/wish/2573614617     apryllbeckett https://padlet.com/apryllbeckett/sqgxzczlwafm1rz2/wish/2573628858 Links:
    https://www.facebook.com/plasticity.my/
    https://www.instagram.com/plasticity.theatre/?hl=en https://theatrex.asia/plasticity/
    ]]>     2023-05-01 11:49:43 UTC https://padlet.com/apryllbeckett/sqgxzczlwafm1rz2/wish/2573628858     Year 9 shadow films that explore stories of climate change and how communities can/are working together to build a better future. apryllbeckett https://padlet.com/apryllbeckett/sqgxzczlwafm1rz2/wish/2573697708 2023-05-01 13:09:09 UTC https://padlet.com/apryllbeckett/sqgxzczlwafm1rz2/wish/2573697708 An exhibition of work created by students. apryllbeckett https://padlet.com/apryllbeckett/sqgxzczlwafm1rz2/wish/2573701341 2023-05-01 13:12:36 UTC https://padlet.com/apryllbeckett/sqgxzczlwafm1rz2/wish/2573701341 Films could also be upload and exhibited on the school website or included in the weekly digital newsletter. apryllbeckett https://padlet.com/apryllbeckett/sqgxzczlwafm1rz2/wish/2573706748 2023-05-01 13:17:45 UTC https://padlet.com/apryllbeckett/sqgxzczlwafm1rz2/wish/2573706748 Community connections apryllbeckett https://padlet.com/apryllbeckett/sqgxzczlwafm1rz2/wish/2573709018 To expand the project you could invite in guests to speak or provide workshops from the community. Below are links to green community projects and suggestions on how the project could be taken beyond the classroom. ]]> 2023-05-01 13:19:53 UTC https://padlet.com/apryllbeckett/sqgxzczlwafm1rz2/wish/2573709018 Free Tree Society apryllbeckett https://padlet.com/apryllbeckett/sqgxzczlwafm1rz2/wish/2573712390 Free Tree Society Kuala Lumpur is bringing green mainstream! Since 2012 we have worked tirelessly to inspire a community of environmental stewards by giving away trees for free and producing a wide range of nature based activities.]]> 2023-05-01 13:21:53 UTC https://padlet.com/apryllbeckett/sqgxzczlwafm1rz2/wish/2573712390 Eco Knights apryllbeckett https://padlet.com/apryllbeckett/sqgxzczlwafm1rz2/wish/2573717572 EcoKnights® is a non-governmental environmental organization established in 2005.

    The organization focuses on working with key stakeholders to drive and empower sustainable actions for a better planet. We do this by developing and implementing programs and activities across four pillars. Sustainable community development is the core of all EcoKnights®’ efforts and this is delivered through policy advocacy, on-ground and hands-on community efforts, corporate partnerships, youth volunteerism and strategic engagements and fundraising.

    ]]>     2023-05-01 13:26:49 UTC https://padlet.com/apryllbeckett/sqgxzczlwafm1rz2/wish/2573717572     The Lost Food Project apryllbeckett https://padlet.com/apryllbeckett/sqgxzczlwafm1rz2/wish/2573718944 2023-05-01 13:28:11 UTC https://padlet.com/apryllbeckett/sqgxzczlwafm1rz2/wish/2573718944 Plasticity Theatre Troupe apryllbeckett https://padlet.com/apryllbeckett/sqgxzczlwafm1rz2/wish/2573723991 Plasticity Theatre Troupe offer workshops and outreach programmes.]]> 2023-05-01 13:32:53 UTC https://padlet.com/apryllbeckett/sqgxzczlwafm1rz2/wish/2573723991 Sharon Chin apryllbeckett https://padlet.com/apryllbeckett/sqgxzczlwafm1rz2/wish/2573726783 Sharon Chin's work 'Creatures on the Move (In the Death of Night)' is in the current exhibition at Ilham gallery in KL. A trip to see the work could be arranged. ]]> 2023-05-01 13:35:33 UTC https://padlet.com/apryllbeckett/sqgxzczlwafm1rz2/wish/2573726783 Shaq Koyok apryllbeckett https://padlet.com/apryllbeckett/sqgxzczlwafm1rz2/wish/2573740801 Shaq Koyok is an artist whose practice explore the affects of illegal logging on the indigenous tribes of Malaysia - the Orang Asal. He was invited to COP27 to present his paper on "The Role of Indigenous People in Peagtland Protection and Mitigation".
    It could be possible to extend the project by inviting Shaq Koyok to school to talk to students about his art, experience and his talk at COP27. 

    https://shaqkoyok.blogspot.com/?m=1]]>     2023-05-01 13:47:58 UTC https://padlet.com/apryllbeckett/sqgxzczlwafm1rz2/wish/2573740801     Recycle Week apryllbeckett https://padlet.com/apryllbeckett/sqgxzczlwafm1rz2/wish/2573745757 Before the project you could run a recycle program and ask students from the school to bring in any plastic or cardboard they would normally throw away. Year 9 students could take lead on organising and supporting the recycling programme, and explaining to students how they are going to use the materials. Once the project is finished students could come to the exhibition to see how the materials they brought in has been reused to create artwork. ]]> 2023-05-01 13:52:07 UTC https://padlet.com/apryllbeckett/sqgxzczlwafm1rz2/wish/2573745757 Sequence of learning apryllbeckett https://padlet.com/apryllbeckett/sqgxzczlwafm1rz2/wish/2573768905 Whole day project (5 hours)
    Students will be in groups
    1. Introduction: students will watch a short clip from the 'Plastic City' film. They will have time to discuss in their groups what they think the clip is about and how this links to climate change. 15 mins.
    Groups will then discuss which climate change issues they are aware of and these will be shared with the whole group. 10 mins.
    2. Research in groups: groups will be offered the choice to research one of 3-4 issues affecting Malaysia, but with the flexibility to choose their own topic if appropriate. They will need to find out everything they can about their chosen topic and how it is impacting either the local area (Kuala Lumpur & Selangor) or Malaysia. They should also find out what people are doing to actively challenge or combat the issue. 45 mins.
    3. Storyboard: groups will consider how they can use what they have found to storyboard a shadow play. They will need to think about what resources they will need, what imagery they wish to use and potential sound effects to include. 30 mins.
    4. Making resources for filming: groups will then begin preparing their resources for filming. They will use a wide variety of recycled materials to create puppets and props to assist their narrative. (Some teacher modelling and safety demonstrations may be needed). 1 hour 20 mins.
    4. Storyboard finalisation: groups finalise their storyboard and plan for filming and sounds effects so that they are able to separate into two groups. 10 mins.
    5. Filming: at this stage groups will separate in two.
    a) Some students in the group will prepare the shadow play. This will include filming, lighting, holding puppets and voiceovers.
    b) The remaining students will prepare the sound effects required. If these are completed before the time is up, they will provide further assistance with the filming.
    1 hour
    6. Editing: students will work on editing their film and adding in the sound effects. 40 mins.
    7. Conclusion: students will be encouraged to engage with the films from other groups involved in the day (eg via an exhibition or links on website). 10 mins.]]>     2023-05-01 14:10:41 UTC https://padlet.com/apryllbeckett/sqgxzczlwafm1rz2/wish/2573768905     Shadow Puppet Theatre apryllbeckett https://padlet.com/apryllbeckett/sqgxzczlwafm1rz2/wish/2573851128 Shadow puppet theatre is an important part of Malaysia's cultural heritage. Wayang Kulit is the traditional shadow puppet play of Kelantan, northeast Malaysia. 
    Traditionally, wayang kulit performances feature characters from the Hindu "Ramayana," one of two epics in the ancient Sanskrit language, which date to the period between the 7th and 4th centuries B.C. 
    https://asia.nikkei.com/Life-Arts/Arts/He-Man-joins-fight-to-save-Malay-shadow-puppets
     Fusion Wayang Kulit are an art group from Malaysia who work towards merging traditional puppetry art with digital media to preserve the tradition. They also run workshops with art institutions where they teach people the traditional approach to creating puppets. 
    https://www.fusionwayangkulit.com/about
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