Puppets & Storytelling
Introductory
Beginner
Lower Elementary School
Upper Elementary School
Duration
3.0 Hours
Subject Areas
Art, ELA, ESL, Social Studies, World Languages
Equipment
Laser Cutter/Engraver
Overview
Overview
Description: During this project, students are introduced to puppets and storytelling. Students learn about the history of puppets, the various types of puppets and design their own! Students are also introduced to storytelling including the history, different kinds, and elements of a story. They then write their own story! Students’ efforts then cumulate in creating their own puppet using basic makerspace materials and telling their story using that puppet. Extend this project by utilizing the laser cutter to create a more advanced puppet with the class. This project includes three lessons and takes approximately three hours to complete.
Standards: This project 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…
Learn about the history and use of puppets.
Explore various types of puppets.
Identify and describe the setting, characters, and main events from a story.
Create a puppet.
Write a short story.
Use and share makerspace equipment safely.
Share and present information with the class.
