2015-273-E Arts - McDougle Elementary School PTA Arts Grant

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DocuSign Envelope ID: 38C3356F-77B1-42A1-8871-9CD090A9AB79 Arts in Education Grant Application—Spring 2015-16 McDougle Elementary School PTA Red Herring Puppets presenting ELECTRICITY.! Audience: All MES Students -476 students representing MES diversity) Show length: 45 minutes Show date: October 21, 2015 Study Areas: Theatre Arts, English Language Arts, Science Join Red Herring Puppets on amazing historical, scientific, multi-cultural, and fun-filled journey as civilization uncovers the mysteries of ELECTRICITY! Audiences learn how the discovery of Earth's invisible magnetic force and static electricity led to a useful understanding of electromagnetic energy. Puppets portray historical figures and famous scientists who employ the process of careful observation and build on each other's knowledge, to make related discoveries in various parts of the world resulting in the invention of the lightning rod, the battery, the electrical generator, and the electric light bulb. Performed with large Bunraku style table-top puppets, this show features the rhyming duo of FLOW and FLOW. The idea for this STEM based multi-media performance grew out of a residency Red Herring Puppets conducted several years ago with three fourth grade classes at C.C. Bell Elementary School in Asheville, NC. Red Herring Puppets produced a script for a cast of ninety characters that addressed the academic standards with creative, dramatic, and humorous style. Every student researched, designed, created and performed a hand puppet character. Inspired by the project's success, Red Herring Puppets set out to create a two-person touring production that entertains and engages younger students while supporting and enriching curriculum content of the upper elementary grades. Through puppetry, visual detail, engaging characters, and special effects, Red Herring Puppets integrate art and curriculum, connecting with multiple learning styles and,abilities. They focus on the process of scientific observation, building upon the inventions and discoveries of the past to solve future energy challenges. The show travels through history as audiences witness key moments in our scientific past that unravel the mystery of electricity in a unique and memorable way. Curriculum standards supported by the Red Herring Puppets' performance are presented in the table below. Study Area Curriculum Standard Theatre Arts K-5th'Analyze literary texts and performances. K-5th.Analyze theatre in terms of the social,historical,and cultural contexts in which it was created. K.2.Confirm understanding of a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media by asking and answering questions about key details and requesting clarification if something is not understood. 1.2.Ask and answer questions about key details in a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media. 2.2.Recount or describe key ideas or details from a text read aloud or information presented orally or English Language through other media. Arts: 3.2.Determine the main ideas and supporting details of a text read aloud or information presented in Speaking and diverse media and formats,including visually,quantitatively,and orally. Listening 4.2.Paraphrase portions of a text read aloud or information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually,quantitatively,and orally. 4.3. Identify the reasons and evidence a speaker provides to support particular points, 5.2.Summarize a written text read aloud or information presented in diverse media and formats,including visually,quantitatively,and orally. 5.3.Summarize the points a speaker makes and explain how each claim is supported by reasons and evidence. Page 4 of 21