Designing Simple Hand Puppets
Students will design and construct simple hand puppets using readily available materials, focusing on character personality.
Key Questions
- Analyze how the visual design of a puppet communicates its character traits.
- Construct a hand puppet that effectively conveys a specific emotion or personality.
- Justify the material choices made for a puppet based on its intended character and performance.
CBSE Learning Outcomes
Suggested Methodologies
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