Exploring puppets
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can identify different types of puppets and how they are made.
Key learning points
- There are many different designs of puppets for different purposes.
- Disassembling puppets allows designers to look at the stitching techniques.
Keywords
Puppet - a toy or model of a person or animal that you can move to tell a story or put on a show
Material - what an object is made from
Disassembly - taking something apart to see how it works
Common misconception
All puppets are made the same way using the same materials.
Puppets can have different purposes/uses. Some use lollipop sticks, others have strings move each part. Puppets are used for storytimes, playtimes, concerts and on TV. Some talk with help from their puppeteers.
Teacher tip
Have a wide range of puppets and photographs to show the class.
Equipment
Magnifying glasses, puppets / photos of puppets
Content guidance
Risk assessment required - equipment
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Match the objects to what they might be made from.
plastic
paper
wood
metal
Q2.What are your clothes mostly made from?
Q3.True or false? All materials are the same.
Q4.Which of these picture show a puppet?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Match the keywords to their meaning.
a toy or model of a person or animal that you can move
what an object is made from
taking something apart to see how it works
Q2.Which of the following are materials?
Q3.When we disassemble something we ___________ to find out how it was made and how it works.
Q4.What type of puppet is shown in the picture?
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