In this literature lesson, students read the Jeff Brown book Flat Stanley and collaborate to create claymation characters from the story. Students create a claymation video and discuss using word cards during hte movie.

Students create a movie about a new civilization using claymation.  In this social studies lesson plan, students design a storyboard that includes various features of a new civilization, then use video and digital cameras to create...

Eighth graders create a visual story without using words. A study of the history and process of clay animation is explored and discussed. Students storyboard a plot of a story and students divide up into groups designing characters and...

Transform your class into a butterfly museum! Research different types of butterflies, their habitat, and life cycle. Interactive components such as PowerPoint presentations, Claymation movies, and webpages add pizzaz to the museum...

Students identify the characteristics of trickster tales. In this literary genres activity, students read trickster tales from Africa and create a clay model of a trickster character. Students design a "wanted" poster with a...

Students are introduced to the history of clay animation. The use of construction, technology, and integration of curriculum make the lesson unique. The highlight of the project is the creation of a storyboard.

Students learn the importance of National Marine Sanctuaries and create an original illustrated research project.