Animation
Summary information
Age range: | 7-16 |
Curriculum links: | English, science, geography, ICT |
Time needed: | 60 minutes |
Group size: | Pairs |
Setting: | Indoors |
Key vocabulary: | Waste, pollution, landfill, leaching, biodegrade, photodegrade, toxic residue, interdependence, food web, marine environment |
Sustainability learning outcome(s): |
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Preparation:
Pupils need to have researched the issues related to plastic pollution in the marine environment:
www.messageinthewaves.com
www.plasticbagfree.com
Resources needed:
Internet access, paper, digital cameras and animation software (optional)
Procedure:
1. Watch the following animation about global warming:
www.stopglobalwarming.org
Discuss: Who is the intended audience? What’s the purpose of the film? Why does it focus on polar bears? What persuasive techniques does the film use? Is it effective? Why?
2. Ask the pupils to create a plan for an animated cartoon that uses the marine turtle to highlight the problems caused by plastic waste in the marine environment.
Think about:
- The audience – what sorts of behaviour do you want to change, what do they need to know and what will motivate them?
- The key messages – don’t try to include too many.
- How you’ll persuade your audience – and how you’ll keep them watching.
- The character of the turtle – how will s/he talk, what sort of character will s/he be and how will s/he relate to any other characters and the audience?
- The story – how will the action, dialogue, music and images convey the message?
Use a story board to map out the story.
Plenary
Invite groups to share their work. Ask them to explain the reasoning behind their selection of storyline/character/images/music/persuasive techniques.
Extensions:
Use a digital camera and animation software to make your film or turn the story into a book, comic or play.
Evaluation:
Work with a partner. Compare the global warming/polar bear film with your own animation. What works? What could have been done better?
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