Watch this animated movie about the life of a lightbulb. While you are watching, imagine what all the characters are thinking or saying. Create a dialogue, if you like!
Lightbulb
A short Pixar animated film about the life of a lightbulb.
Lightbulb
A short Pixar animated film about the life of a lightbulb.
Driving Questions
Look at the three Driving Questions below and in your groups, decide which question you would like to answer. Each group can answer the same question or each group can answer different questions. The choice is yours!
- How can we use movies to retell a meaningful story?
- How can we help young learners create their own short movie?
- How can we create movie effects to be accessible to everyone?
Possible Ideas
Magical Movie Movie Framework Effects Generator
How can we use movies to retell a meaningful story?
Possible Idea: Magical Movie
Activities:
- Students find a story with a strong moral or fable or call to action.
- Students create the storyboard and props for the movie.
- Students hold an “Opening Night” event to show their movie to others in the community.
How can we help young learners create their own short movie?
Possible Idea: Movie Framework
Activities:
- Students research ways to make movies.
- Students create an outline or framework along with materials that could be used to create a short movie.
- Students invite younger learners to test out their framework and help them create a short movie.
- The short movies can be shown at an open day event.
How can we create movie effects to be accessible to everyone?
Possible Idea: Effects Generator
Activities:
- Students research the way sound and special effects are made.
- Students find ways to create these cheaply and in a way that can be easily accessed by anyone.
- Students present their design/app/artifacts to moviemakers.
Thinking Time
What will your group do or make to answer your Driving Question? Use the space below to draw some ideas with your group. Remember to download or save your picture for future use!
Need To Knows
Now that you’ve chosen your question, think about your “Need To Knows.” These are the questions that you need answers to in order to help you answer your Driving Question. Follow the steps below to help you create and refine your questions.
