Episode 2 – Wiggly Worm!
A series of interactive FREE videos and related educator resources that use art to plant a lifelong awareness of local farming, food origins and nutrition in the minds of elementary students!
Grades: 1-4
Resources: Videos and supporting art activities with extension options to suit teacher requirements and student needs and abilities
Delivery Options: In-classroom or remote learning
Time: ~19-min videos + drawing time & optional extension activities
Art Principals of Design: Contrast, repetition/rhythm, variety
Curriculum Connections: Visual arts, drama, life systems
Relevance to the Ontario Arts Curriculum Grades 1-8: Visual Arts D1 Creating and Presenting; D2 Reflecting, Responding and Analyzing; D3 Exploring Forms and Cultural Contexts; Dance A1 Creating and Presenting
Episode 2 – Wiggly Worm!
Rob Biddulph guides students through simple steps to draw some wiggly worms as they squirm through the soil, while introducing the concept of soil health.
The Educator Resource features art projects about soil health, featuring a collage activity.
Core concepts: art forms, soil health and community of organisms.
The #DrawWithRobCanada videos and resources have been developed in partnership with the amazing educators at Canada’s Agriculture and Food Museum. Find out more about their education programming at www.ingeniumcanada.org/agriculture