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Levels 3 to 4
From an integrated unit.
Use the design process and suggested videos to help students to create puppets.
Rubrics are available with the unit.
Characters from a novel, history or their imagination.
Puppet design and planning A template to share with students. It works in line with the technology design process. The students consider stakeholders and the purpose of the design before starting the drawing designs.
How to make a puppet. The slideshow has various videos that will help the students find the best way to create their puppet. Or just select the one that demonstrates the method you wish them to use.
Levels 3 to 5
From an integrated unit.
This is a generic template so it can be tailored to fit your needs.
The resources and unit are for fairy tales, myths and legends.
Rubrics are available with the unit.

Generic Mask making template Students research, design and create a mask, recording their findings and decisions as they go. Alter the slideshow to fit your needs.
Mask making resources The resources are designed to help students with decisions they need to make. It is not necessary that you use them.
Great being of year activity.
Older students learn about styles of Visual Art.
Younger students learn about hot and cold colours.
Both require the students to create great artwork for the classroom.​​
One idea, many possibilities.
Banner Art The slideshow can be shared with students for them to work on. Alternatively videos can be watched as a class and discussed.
Junior Banner Art For younger students they learn about hot and cold colours. There is a short video to watch, an opportunity to colour some and draw things they like. An alternative could be to photocopy images, print or use magazines. A couple of printouts have been added at the end.
Learn Free - What is Art? Dave Wright - What is Culture? Kelly Wall - Graffiti Pop art Maori art Pasifika patterns Day of the Dead Glen Jones Art- NZ icons NPT Art connections - Hot/Cold colours