K-12 Education Programs

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Water Dances

Water is a precious resource and necessary for life. In this movement and science based curriculum, students learn about water cycles, properties, and physics. Through movement students develop a sensitivity toward others as they widen their understanding of water issues from a local to global scale. Water Dances curriculum merges dance, science, geography and humanities. This package includes curriculum materials, can include teaching artists, and a school performance.

Plastic People of the universe

This program teaches the history, chemical nature and development of plastics through interactive learning and applied creation. The relative strengths of polymers are explored in individual and group movement activities to understand creation and recycling possibilities. The complexities of single use plastics is explored, from the hazards of single use bags to life saving applications in the medical field. This curriculum merges visual and performing arts, science, and activism. This package includes curriculum materials, two-three classroom visits, and a school performance.

Water, Power, We

This two workshop series involves students in individual and group activities modeling the molecular nature of water, introducing environmental justice principles through the physicalization of interdependence. Often accompanied by a performance of Overflow.

Trashion

Hands on workshops appropriate for all ages repurpose materials headed to landfill into costumes and ready wearables, such as hats and jewelry. The process begins with collection drives of target materials and often culminates with a trashion parade, showcasing the student creations. Student learn skills such as braiding and various knots, and put their creativity to use. This process engages students in zero-waste practices and principles.