Artivism

Artivism is the practice or idea of taking social, environmental or political action through art.

In this lesson, students will see how environmental artists have used art to raise awareness of marine litter, and create an artivism piece to raise awareness amongst your school and local community of the issue.

Includes fact file to support teaching, Artivism presentation with artist images, activities, and links to follow-up learning.

Linked to national curriculum in England, Curriculum for Excellence in Scotland, Curriculum for Wales, and Eco-Schools topics.

Lesson 6 in Marine Litter series: https://www.mcsuk.org/what-you-can-do/fun-learning/primary-learning/teaching-resources/ks2-p7/marine-litter/#campaigns