Lesson Plan (Claymation)

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Name of Project: Claymation Number of Children: 10 Source Cited: Claymation in the Classroom 2012 Tech4Learning, Inc. All rights reserved. http://www.tech4learning.com/claykit Objectives:

Age Group: 5-7 years old Time Needed: Four Days/ 1 hour a day

The objective of this lesson plan is to introduce hands on / tactile art experience working with clay and transitioning the finished product into a Claymation incorporating Technology in the classroom. The students will get to experience both hands on and technology. This will enable them to increase their sensory motor development. Appreciating the arts has never been easier. Having students research the life and contributions of an artist and create a clay animation that teaches others about their work will give them a deeper understanding of how the arts and artists have influenced society today. Clay animation is a great way to engage all learners. http://rijasy0.tripod.com/id4.html EALR Objective: Component 4.1: Demonstrates and analyzes the connections among the arts disciplines (dance, music, theatre, and visual arts). Demonstrates and applies the skills, concepts, and vocabulary common among the arts disciplines (dance, music, theatre, and visual arts) in personal artworks, presentations, and/or performances at beginning. OSPI Arts Education Motto The Arts: CPR for Learning! C = Creating P = Performing R = Responding

Kindergarten Students begin to explore and participate in creative art making processes and learn to use a step-by-step process to create artwork. They begin to develop observational skills, fine motor skills, and sensory connections. Using basic art-making techniques, students begin to experience and use the elements of art and principles of design. They learn how to share their ideas and explain their artwork to others. Through their experiences with the visual arts, they develop an awareness of their own community. http://www.k12.wa.us/Arts/Standards/pubdocs/ArtsStandards.pdf#Standard

NET Objective: 1. Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning and Creativity. Teachers use their knowledge of subject matter, teaching and learning, and technology to facilitate experiences that advance student learning, creativity, and innovation in both face-to-face and virtual environments. 2. Engage students in exploring real-world issues and solving authentic problems using digital tools and resources http://www.iste.org/docs/pdfs/nets-t-standards.pdf?sfvrsn=2 Materials Needed: (10 each) except when noted Tech4Learning recommends having the following supplies available when working on clay animation projects with students. Clay Animation Art Supplies List: Chenille Stems-multicolor, aluminum wire, Styrofoam balls both 1 and 1.5, Craft Sticks-popsicle, tin foil (one roll), claytoon, toothpicks, baby wipes, decorating materials not limited to beads, sequins, colored paper clips, wiggle eyes, glue, scissors, clear tape etc. http://www.tech4learning.com/claykit

Procedure/Instructions: 1. 1st day of class: Introduce the works of Art Clokey to the students and show them a video or one of his Claymation i.e. Gumby and if able an actual Gumby character for demonstration. http://rijasy0.tripod.com/id4.html 2. 2nd day of class introduce the students to working with claytoon material and have them create their own individual Claymation character 3. 3rd day create story and film the childrens Claymation character 4. 4th day view all of the childrens videos of their Claymation character

Evaluation Procedure: The students will be evaluated by their ability to watch a video of Claymation and take the skills acquired and translate those skills into their own Claymation character in three dimensional form and transition the finished product into a mini video based on their characters. The students should be able integrate technology into their art activity. The students should be kept actively engaged and motivated by actively participating in the process from three-dimensional to digital. The lesson can be taught without technology as the students can learn how to manipulate clay into characters.