Videoconferences from the Center for Puppetry Arts
VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR FULL PROGRAM INFORMATION: www.puppet.org/edu/distance.shtml
Elementary level:
The Gingerbread Boy (PreK-2nd) TEACHER FAVORITE* Students witness the classic tale of The Gingerbread Boy come to life with brilliantly colored shadow puppets. Led by the program presenter, students make their very own Gingerbread Boy Shadow Puppet during the second half of the program. They also participate in a learning activity about gingerbread's ingredients.
Butterflies (PreK-2nd)TEACHER FAVORITE*Build a Butterfly Marionette and learn about the lifecycle, camouflage, and insect characteristics of butterflies! PRE-K version available upon request!
Dinosaurs (PreK-2nd)- Students build Dinosaur Cup Puppet and learn about meat eaters vs. plant eaters, protective devices, and much more. PRE-K version available upon request.
Anansi the Spider: A West African Folktale (PreK-2nd)PRESENTER FAVORITE* Students act out Gerald McDermott's Anansi the Spider, view a shadow play, learn about the trickster Anansi, build an Anansi shadow puppet, and explore foods of West Africa. Traditional African drum beats and narration by Ramatu Sabbatt, a native of Nigeria, bring this story to life.
Spiders (1st-6th-tailored to grade level) -PRESENTER FAVORITE*Create a Spider Marionette and learn about web builders, hunters, really weird spiders, and the difference between spiders and insects!
Exploring Africa (1st-3rd) Learn about the diversity of the African continent through a look at its home, people, environments & its animals. Learn about predators & prey relationships and protective devices to survive on the African savanna. Build a Giraffe Rod Puppet.
Plants (1st-3rd)Build a Pop-Up Plant puppet and learn about parts of plants, photosynthesis, and plants and food.
Native Americans (3rd-5th) Activities focus on three Native American cultures (Eastern Woodlands, Plains, Southwest), the use of natural resources from the different regions, and how these resources shaped their lives in regards to clothing, shelter and even transportation. Students also discuss Kachinas and the Hopi culture in general. Build a Kachina Hand Puppet.
Mexico (3rd-6th) Can be tailored for older grades! Students learn about the history and culture of Mexico and its people through the art of the mask. Learning activities center around the story of a flag of Mexico & ancient Aztec culture, ancient pictographs of indigenous animals of the New World, and the Spanish influence after the landing of Cortez. Students are also briefly introduced to a modern holiday that ties the two cultures together -- Dia de los Muertos.
Rain Forest (3rd-5th) Build a Tropical Bird Rod Puppet and learn about the diverse life of a TropicalRain Forest through the exploration of the strata and animals.
Africa/Mali (4th-6th) Tailored for older students! Explore the diversity of the African continent through its people, homes, and environments! Build a Malian Rod Puppet.
Discovering Puppetry in Other Cultures (4th-6th) & 7th-12th grade (MS/HS Version) Students are introduced to other countries and cultures through puppetry. Students learn about puppetry traditions of China, Japan and/or Mali with the aid of a Malian Water Spirit Rod Puppet, Japanese Bunraku Rod Puppet, and Chinese Hand and Shadow Puppets. Teachers choose two of the three countries for the program. Students also view excerpts of master puppeteers from these countries. Students are involved in Q&A as well as hands-on puppet building to make this an interactive, virtual classroom.
Middle School/High School (see website for details):
The following programs require the expertise of our Production Department. Students interact directly with the play's adapter, director, and/or puppeteer.
These programs are available for FALL booking on the following dates:
Edgar Allan Poe (7th-12th) AVAILABLE OCT 5th-OCT 30th 2009
Anne Frank (8th-12th) AVAILABLE OCT 26th- 30th 2009
Mexico & Africa/Mali can be adapted for middle school/high school per request. These do not require Production Dept. staff and can be booked at any time on demand.
Booking a Program
You may book our programs directly (see below) or through CILC @ www.cilc.org. CILC provides an evaluation tool to assist us in improving our programs.
To book directly:
Review your calendar and select several dates and times and the topic you are interested in booking
Download and print the booking form at: http://www.puppet.org/doc/Program_Request_Form_Feb09.doc
Complete this form, save it to your computer, and email it to distancelearning@puppet.org.
You will receive a response via email, usually within 24 hours, to confirm your request or to assist you in selecting another date or time. THIS IS NOT AN ONLINE BOOKING SYSTEM.
Remember- we book programs based on your needs. All programs meet national curriculum standards and have free, downloadable study guides with pre and post activities.
Program Fees:
� Point-to-point connection: $145
� Multi-point connection: $145 for up to 3 sites. Please call for more than 3 sites.
Discount Policy:
� Book 8 programs and the 9th is free
� Georgia schools, call 404.881.5117 for discount information