Art Lesson for World Health Day: 'My health, my right' 

Created by Joshua Y'Barbo on 04 Apr 2024 via https://5minutelessonplan.co.uk/

As an artist for the TEAM LEWIS Foundation, I constantly research the intersection of the creative and communication industries and significant global, sustainable concerns. I am exploring the connections between art and World Health Day this month. While I work on an article that highlights artists who advocate for the World Health Organization's themes of 'My health, my right', I have created a lesson plan for those interested in teaching about individuals' rights to health in relation to human rights, as well as art's role in promoting well-being and self-development through education to support these civil rights efforts.

Pictured: 2023 Human Rights Day poster: Health is a human right. Available Here.

More about WHO's definition of Human Rights here. 

Big Picture

Through artmaking, this lesson explores the 'My Health, My Right' theme, enabling students to understand the significance of access to quality health services and other fundamental rights. The creative activities, including painting, drawing, photography, and discussion, will give students a unique opportunity to express and reflect on the importance of health through artistic expression. 

Lesson time: 45 mins

Objectives

Understand the theme of 'My Health, My Right' for World Health Day.

Explore the concept of access to quality health services and fundamental rights through art.

Engage in creative expression and critical thinking.

Stickability

Pupils will remember the importance of everyone's right to access health services and other necessities.

Adaptability

SEN: Provide visual aids and simplified instructions. Fast Progressors: Encourage them to explore more complex ideas in their artwork. Extra Support: Offer one-on-one guidance during art activities. EAL Learners: Use visual prompts and provide translations of key terms.

Assessment for Learning

Assessment activities will include group discussions of pupils' artwork representing access to health services, participating in group discussions about health rights, and self-reflection on their learning during the lesson.

Keywords

World Health Day, 'My Health, My Right', accessible health services, basic rights, artmaking, creativity, critical thinking

Literacy/Numeracy

Literacy skills will be incorporated through discussions and written reflections on the theme. Numeracy skills can be applied in measuring and proportion activities in artmaking.

Resources

Paints, drawing materials, poster boards, visual aids related to health rights, discussion prompts, and reflective journals.

Learning Episodes

Introduction (10 mins): 

Briefly explain World Health Day and introduce the theme 'My Health, My Right'. Discuss the importance of access to health services and fundamental rights.

Main Activity (25 mins): 

Engage pupils in artmaking activities such as creating posters or artworks representing the right to health services, safe drinking water, clean air, etc. Encourage creativity and critical thinking.

Reflection and Sharing (10 mins): 

Have pupils present their artworks and explain the concepts behind them. Facilitate a group discussion on the importance of health rights and access to necessities. Encourage self-reflection on their learning during the lesson.