4.4.1 Intro to animations
Learning Target: I can explore what makes a good animation.
Essential Question: How can we use technology to convince others?
1. introduction video
Watch this video to get started!
2. Vocabulary words to know
animation
Animation is the art and science of making pictures, or images, appear to move. We will be using computer animations which involves using a computer to create an animation similar to a short movie.
computer science
Computer science is learning how a computer is made, works, and thinks.
3. Examples of Animations
As you're exploring these animations below use these guiding questions in mind:
Were you able to figure out what subject or topic the animations were about?
Did the animations have a plot (what was happening in the story) that you could easily follow?
Did the animations have a setting (where the story took place)?
Did the animations have character(s)?
Did the background/graphics relate to the story?
Did you enjoy watching the animation?
Essential Question: How can we use technology to convince others?
4. JAMBOARD "PARKING LOT"
What did you notice about these animations? Use these guiding questions to help guide your thinking:
Were you able to figure out what subject or topic the animations were about?
Did the animations have a plot (what was happening in the story) that you could easily follow?
Did the animations have a setting (where the story took place)?
Did the animations have character(s)?
Did the background/graphics relate to the story?
Were you convinced about the topic? Why yes? Or why not?
Did you enjoy watching the animation?
