Puppetry & Playwriting
Beginner
Upper Elementary School
Duration
4.0 Hours
Subject Areas
Art, ELA, ESL, Social Studies, World Languages
Equipment
Laser Cutter/Engraver
Overview
Overview
Description: During this project, you will learn about the history of puppets, from their origin over 3000 years ago to today. You will also learn about various types of puppets, write a short play, and make a rod puppet using makerspace equipment.
Standards: This project applies to a wide variety of subject areas and aligns to Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts, International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Standards, Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills, Florida CPALMS Standards, and Ohio Fine Arts Standards for third grade through fifth grade.
21st Century Skills: Creativity, Flexibility, Communication
Learning Outcomes
Students will…
Recognize the history and use of puppets.
Identify various types of puppets.
Write a short play.
Create a puppet.
Use and share makerspace equipment safely.
