WEEB Grant Project Highlighted

Madison-Camaguey Sister City Association

Madison

Environmental Education and Art in Wisconsin

Amount: $6,908

Purpose:

Students from four Wisconsin communities will keep journals, write poetry, create stories, become involved in community service projects, and create art work incorporating scientific knowledge about the importance of healthy ecosystems-wetland in particular. The emphasis on art allows children to transform scientific learning into visual tools and bridge a gap between knowledge and feelings. Students' art will be shared in their communities, with other participating schools, and ultimately with Cuban students. A major component of the project is an assessment of changes in students’ attitudes, knowledge, behaviors, and feelings of concern for the environment.

A 6 minute video about the project is available at this website http://www.ecb.org/global/cuba.html