top of page
upschool_logo.png
Untitled design (1).png

Free Courses

Iceland Illustrated - Henri Matisse

Create striking watercolour scenes using light, dark, and asymmetry — then turn your art into a calendar or gift to inspire others.

Why Choose This Course?

Explore the beauty of Icelandic landscapes while learning key art skills like contrast, asymmetry, and composition. Students grow confidence with watercolour, create meaningful projects like calendars, and connect creativity with purpose.

Learning Goals

  • Scientific Understanding: Explore the science behind the water cycle and its impact on living organisms and the Earth’s surface.

  • Environmental Stewardship: Learn how to protect and manage natural resources sustainably.

  • Collaboration: Work with peers on projects that promote awareness and conservation of water resources.

  • Creative Expression: Use art and design to represent scientific concepts and communicate ideas effectively.

  • Critical Thinking: Analyze the effects of human activity on the environment and develop solutions to protect water systems.

Global Impacts Already Made

This course has empowered children worldwide to become published authors, share their voices, and contribute to meaningful causes through storytelling. Their books not only inspire readers but also generate real-world change, making this program a unique opportunity to connect creativity with impact.

Untitled design (6).png
Untitled design (6).png

Key Information

United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s)

  • All of our courses empower students to take action towards achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals for a better world. This course specifically focuses on the goals shown below.

Untitled (Whiteboard) (20).png

Ages:  Year 3 upwards

Course Duration: 1 Lesson

Time per Lesson: 60-90 mins

Key Curriculum Areas:   Writing Communication, Literacy, Creative Arts, Digital Literacy, Citizenship Ethics, Leadership Teamwork, Community Engagement

Teacher/s:  Gavin McCormack 

Why Choose This Course?

Explore the beauty of Icelandic landscapes while learning key art skills like contrast, asymmetry, and composition. Students grow confidence with watercolour, create meaningful projects like calendars, and connect creativity with purpose.

Learning Goals

Art Techniques
Use contrast, asymmetry, and the rule of thirds to make landscapes come alive.


Speaking & Listening
Share creative choices and discuss how light and dark guide the eye.


Creative Expression
Painting Iceland-inspired mountains with watercolour and turning the artwork into a calendar or gift.


Exploring the World
Learning about Iceland’s volcanic landscapes and how artists capture nature’s drama in their work.

Global Impacts Already Made

This course has empowered children worldwide to become changemakers, turning their ideas into real-world solutions and inspiring others to take action.

Untitled design (6).png
Untitled design (6).png

Key Information

United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s)

  • All of our courses empower students to take action towards achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals for a better world. This course specifically focuses on the goals shown below.

WIX SDG(1).png

Ages: Year 2 and above


Course Duration: 10 Lessons


Lesson Time: 60–90 minutes


Key Curriculum Areas: Writing & Communication, Literacy, Creative Arts, Digital Literacy, Citizenship & Ethics, Leadership & Teamwork, Community Engagement


Teacher: Gavin McCormack

bottom of page