Sense of Purpose - Puppet Pals App
Learn
"Some men see things as they are and say, "Why?" I dream of things that never were and say "Why not?" - George Bernard Shaw, playwright
Sense of purpose means…
pursuing goals that will make a difference and making worthwhile contributions to the world around you.
Do you ever think about how you can make your life important? Or what contributions you'd like to make? Many people say "Our lives are most important when we help make the world a better place."
Everyone has a part, big or small. Whether you are the leader of a country or you walk your neighbor's dog, you can help others and improve the world around you. When you have a sense of purpose and you try to carry it out, you are making the most of who you are. Having a sense of purpose is powerful because with it one person -- you! -- can make a difference.
Making the world a better place is an awesome purpose -- but it feels like such a big one. How can one person make a difference? Start by asking yourself: What do I believe in? What is important to me? What can I do to make what I believe in and what's important to me happen?
- taken from the book: The Kid's Guide to Becoming the Best You Can Be!
by Jill Frankel Hauser available at Amazon
Story Arc:
Characters and Settings:
How does the story begin?
What's the problem?
What's the solution?
How does your story end?
For this project you will be using an app called Puppet Pals. Create your own unique shows with animation and audio in real time! Simply pick out your actors and backdrops, drag them on to the stage, and tap record. Your movements and audio will be recorded in real time for playback later. This app is as fun as your own creativity. Act out a story of Pirates on the high seas, fight as scary monsters, or play the part of a Wild West bandit on the loose. You can even combine any characters however you want! Your creations are only limited by your imagination (and voice acting skills in my case).
Sense of purpose means…
pursuing goals that will make a difference and making worthwhile contributions to the world around you.
Do you ever think about how you can make your life important? Or what contributions you'd like to make? Many people say "Our lives are most important when we help make the world a better place."
Everyone has a part, big or small. Whether you are the leader of a country or you walk your neighbor's dog, you can help others and improve the world around you. When you have a sense of purpose and you try to carry it out, you are making the most of who you are. Having a sense of purpose is powerful because with it one person -- you! -- can make a difference.
Making the world a better place is an awesome purpose -- but it feels like such a big one. How can one person make a difference? Start by asking yourself: What do I believe in? What is important to me? What can I do to make what I believe in and what's important to me happen?
- taken from the book: The Kid's Guide to Becoming the Best You Can Be!
by Jill Frankel Hauser available at Amazon
Story Arc:
Characters and Settings:
How does the story begin?
What's the problem?
What's the solution?
How does your story end?
For this project you will be using an app called Puppet Pals. Create your own unique shows with animation and audio in real time! Simply pick out your actors and backdrops, drag them on to the stage, and tap record. Your movements and audio will be recorded in real time for playback later. This app is as fun as your own creativity. Act out a story of Pirates on the high seas, fight as scary monsters, or play the part of a Wild West bandit on the loose. You can even combine any characters however you want! Your creations are only limited by your imagination (and voice acting skills in my case).
Create
How can your team make a short puppet show with Puppet Pals that teaches people how to find their sense of purpose?
Team Size: 2 or 3
Items needed: App - PuppetPals
Access - Kid Tech Camp Gmail Account
What does success look like: Can you answer yes to these three questions?
Is it interesting?
Is it fun?
Is it easy to understand?
Tasks:
1) Watch the sample Puppet Pals show below.
2) Watch the Puppet Pals Tutorial below.
3) Outline the story using the story arc above, choosing from this this list of characters; chipmunk, raven, dragon, fairy knight, princess and witch, and use these settings; castle, meadow, and cave. You do not need to use all the characters or all the settings.
4) Assign characters to different members of your team.
5) Record your puppet show -- animate and narrate. Redo if needed.
Team Size: 2 or 3
Items needed: App - PuppetPals
Access - Kid Tech Camp Gmail Account
What does success look like: Can you answer yes to these three questions?
Is it interesting?
Is it fun?
Is it easy to understand?
Tasks:
1) Watch the sample Puppet Pals show below.
2) Watch the Puppet Pals Tutorial below.
3) Outline the story using the story arc above, choosing from this this list of characters; chipmunk, raven, dragon, fairy knight, princess and witch, and use these settings; castle, meadow, and cave. You do not need to use all the characters or all the settings.
4) Assign characters to different members of your team.
5) Record your puppet show -- animate and narrate. Redo if needed.
Share
Publish: Email your Puppet Pals Show to Mr. Flick. bradf@me.com
Reflect: Reflect about your own strengths and limitations in using Puppet Pals, make a list.
What will you do differently next time when using Puppet Pals so that you can become better at using it?
Do you think that finding your sense of purpose will help create a better world? Why or why not?
How will a sense of purpose increase your shared guardianship of the world (taking care of our planet)?
Reflect: Reflect about your own strengths and limitations in using Puppet Pals, make a list.
What will you do differently next time when using Puppet Pals so that you can become better at using it?
Do you think that finding your sense of purpose will help create a better world? Why or why not?
How will a sense of purpose increase your shared guardianship of the world (taking care of our planet)?
Resources
Sample of a Puppet Pals Show
Puppet Pals Tutorial