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2012 Spring | Arts & Humanities, Education & Outreach, Sustainability

Art Catalyzes Much Needed Environmental Education

Student(s):

Zarah Hitner

Program or Department(s):

  • Program on the Environment
  • University of Washington

Site supervisor(s):

Elizabeth Dahl

Partner(s):

  • The Nature Consortium

Faculty advisor(s):

Michael Lewis, Community Environmental Planning, University of Washington

During my internship I assisted with the youth art program and garden classes at the Yesler Community Center. I worked with kids ranging in age from 5-18 years old. I created a (five-lesson) curriculum combining art and environmental themes; one of these lessons I taught to the students. I also came up with a redesign proposal for the classroom space using sustainable methods.