Ask pupils to mind map their initial thoughts and ideas in relation to the agreed theme/s. These could be images, words or phrases. Inspiration could come from a wide variety of sources: previous work - les- sons, Peace One Day films, or elsewhere.
Again, for younger pupils it may be more appropriate to provide a range of ready-made options from which to choose. For example, if the chosen themes were saying sorry and/or friendship, then ideas/ options for artwork to offer younger pupils could include hands, shaking hands, waving hands, smil- ing, hugging etc. If language was the focus, you could research the word for peace in as many different languages as there are children in your class (an internet search will show websites which have done this research for you); give each pupil a different translated word to copy and decorate in their own way.
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Encourage pupils to identify and express feelings in relation to the chosen theme/s. Encourage them to consider the themes in the context of their own experience, in school, at home and in their local commu- nities.
Further considerations:
Once this creative process is underway, you may want to start thinking about the layout of the exhibition and what additional elements could be included. Here are some ideas that you could open up to the class:
Playing recorded music to set a mood. Showing photos or playing videos of the pupils creating the artwork.
Play Peace One Day short films or Jeremy’s documentary ‘The Day After Peace’ as part of the display.
Will there be refreshments (could your class, or another class, offer the Love Cakes made during the ‘peace’ of cake lesson?)
Display class poems relating to the themes, or short statements from the pupils on what peace means to them.
Display famous quotes on peace . A visitors’ book.
If the exhibition is a public event consider the extent to which pupils could be involved in inviting press, parents and local figures. An invitation could become a piece of artwork in itself, as could an exhibition poster. Pupils could handwrite the invitation. Include information about Peace Day 21 September and Peace One Day.
At the end of this lesson/project, students should be able to: •
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Express the feelings engendered through their participation in the project. Reflect on the value of working collectively towards a common goal.