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DocuSign Envelope ID:8COC6AOF-56EE-46F5-A733-01 0A357A1 EFA <br /> TICt',,tl <br /> T H 40M F Q am E J am <br /> H0 1m) T CAME TO BE <br /> The idea for this STEM based multi-media performance grew out of a residency Red Herring <br /> Puppets conducted several years ago with three fourth grade classes at C.C. Bell. <br /> Elementary School in Asheville, NC. The lead teacher, Patty Long wanted to augment <br /> specific curriculum goals related to electricity and magnetism with a hands-on experience. <br /> Red Herring Puppets produced a script for a cast of ninety characters that addressed the <br /> academic standards with creative, dramatic, and humorous style. Every student researched, <br /> designed, created and performed a hand puppet character. Students also produced electric <br /> circuit boards and illustrations that were used as props in the performance. The show was <br /> well received by their classmates and the experience helped the students absorb the <br /> challenging curriculum content. <br /> Inspired by the project's success, we set out to create a two-person touring production that <br /> entertains and engages kindergarten students while supporting and enriching curriculum <br /> content of the upper elementary grades. Through puppetry, visual detail, engaging <br /> characters, and special effects, we integrate art and curriculum, connecting with multiple <br /> learning styles and abilities. We focus on the process of scientific observation, building upon <br /> the inventions and discoveries of the past to solve future energy challenges. The show <br /> travels through history as audiences witness key moments in our scientific past that unravel <br /> the mystery of electricity in a unique and memorable way. <br /> CURRICULUM GOALS <br /> N.C. CORE STANDARDS IN SCIENCE &TECHNOLOGY <br /> (The examples below are from Grade 4, but many apply to other grades as well) <br /> 3.01 Observe and investigate the pull of magnets. <br /> 3.02 Describe and demonstrate how magnetism can be used to generate electricity. <br /> 3.03 Design and test an electric circuit as a closed pathway including an energy <br /> source, energy conductor, and an energy receiver. <br /> 3.04 Explain how magnetism is related to electricity. <br /> 3.05 Describe and explain the parts of a light bulb. <br /> 3.06 Describe and identify materials that are conductors and nonconductors of <br /> electricity. <br /> 3.07 Observe and investigate that parallel and series circuits have different <br /> characteristics. <br /> 3.08 Observe and investigate the ability of electric circuits to produce light, heat, <br /> sound, and magnetic effects. <br /> 3.09 Recognize lightening as an electrical discharge and show proper safety <br /> behavior when lightening occurs. <br />