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Easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions for engaging teens and 'tweens with ecofriendly, low-cost art programs that are appropriate for the library or classroom.Being "green" is a hot topic today, not only for businesses and adults interested in being socially responsible, but also for 'tweens, teens, and young adults. Today's young adults are keenly aware of environmental issues, locally and globally. They are also in need of art programs that provide a hands-on, creative outlet.
Teens Go Green!: Tips, Technique, Tools and Themes for YA Programming is an approachable reference book for librarians or high school teachers looking for low-cost, environmentally themed art projects and programs that teens will relate to and find fun. In Part 1, the author explains the needs for these programs, offers tips for teaching them, and suggests ways to expand teen involvement in the library. Part 2 provides dozens of practical, easy-to-follow art project ideas that demonstrate how simple teaching green teen art projects can be.
List of contents
Series Foreword
Acknowledgments
Introduction
PART I: GOING GREENChapter 1-What You Need to Go Green: Basic Supplies and General ResourcesWhat Green Looks Like
A Supply of Supplies
Basic Materials
Chapter 2-Teaching Tips, Themes, and FormatsTips for Teaching Teens
Green Themes: Where Do You Find Them?
Chapter 3-Making It Techno-Green: Techie Spaces, Blogs, and WebsitesThe Theme
Imagination
Resources for Green Spaces
Chapter 4-Sharing the Green: Marketing Programs at Your Home Library and on the RoadCreate a Club
How to Start a Library Club
PART II: ART PROGRAMS AND PROJECTSChapter 5-Simply Inexpensive One Hour Eco-Friendly Art ProgramsFabulous Paper Fashion
Sassy Grassy Grass Portraits
Dancers Paper Style
Recycled Cars
Music Box (from a Recycled Book)
Camouflage Catch All
Chapter 6-Fast-Food Containers and Other Toss-AwaysAfter Juice Aftershave
Drink It and Grow It: Plant It in the Library
Eat It! Paint It!
Gumball or Candy Machine Replica
Chapter 7-Green Themes for a Greenback: Art Projects for Under $1.00Desktop Organizer with Fake Spill
Way Cool Bark Jewelry
Let's Get Physical: Weights
Your State Bird
Chapter 8-Green Teen Get-Togethers: All-Nighters, Afterschool, and MoreT-Shirt All-Nighter
Fashion Redux
Night at the Museum
Eco Group Shadow Sculpture
Eight-Pack Soda Ring Quilt Throw
Chapter 9-Going Local and Global: International, Community, and Intergenerational Art ProjectsCats and Dogs: Art for a Cause
Picasso-Inspired International Green Cards
Christmas around the World
Zulu Love Bead Doll
Chapter 10-Earth Day and Other Celebration Ideas All Year LongGo Global Eco Globes
Architecture in a Box: Design a New Architectural Style and Future City Using Packaging Material
Globe-Trotting Habitat Float
Under-the-Sea Creatures
Water Fountain-Table Style
Save a Squirrel
Chapter 11-Books into Art ProgramsNeighborhood Bird Study Program-Audubon Style
Trash to Treasure Arts Party
Photographing the Wetlands (or Other Natural Wonders)
Green Jobs: What and Where Are They?
Index
About the author
Valerie Colston, BA, MA, is adjunct professor at the Art Institute online division and the American Public University System, Charles Town, WV.
Summary
Easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions for engaging teens and 'tweens with ecofriendly, low-cost art programs that are appropriate for the library or classroom.
