Calendar of Events
Week 1 Project Creation Meeting
Collect stuffed animals
Transform stuffed animals into puppets
Week 2 Production Planning
Work in cooperative groups to create "Puppets for Peace"
concentrating on good character throughout our classroom and
our school
Perform skit on Friday to the class
Week 3 Second Grade Performances
Rehearse skits
Perform group skits to other classrooms
Discuss the issues displayed by puppets
Return to classroom for discussion of project extension
Week 4 Poster Path
Take pictures of students with their puppets and a featured message
Work to complete the message for public viewing
Display work in the hallways
Plan for project extension
Week 5 "Puppets for Peace" Save the Planet
Meet with a member from the Environmental Protection Agency
Concentrate on concerns discussed with the agency
Create a plan to help to contribute to solutions of the identified concerns
Post messages throughout the school with solution messages
Week 6 "Puppets for Peace" Culmination Activities
Have a forum to discuss issues resolved regarding character
and responsibility.
Invite local newspaper and other community stakeholders to
our activities.
Interesting Sites to Visit
http://www.handpuppetkingdom.com/
http://www.character.org/
Ok.."see you now."
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