Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will learn how to create simple animatronics using basic English and Math skills.

Materials and Prep

• Cardboard
• Markers
• Scissors
• Glue
• Old toy or doll
• Ruler
• Pencil

No special knowledge is needed, just your enthusiasm and creativity!

Activities

• Create a character: Draw and cut out a simple character on cardboard.
• Add movement: Use the ruler to create joints on the character to make it move.
• Add speech: Write a short script for your character to say.
• Practice dialogue: Act out a conversation between your character and another toy or family member.

Talking Points

• What is animatronics?

  Animatronics is a way to make objects, like toys or puppets, move and talk as if they are alive!

• How can we make our character move?

  We can make joints on the character using the ruler so that it can bend and twist.

• Why do we need a script for our character?

  A script helps our character know what to say and makes the conversation more interesting.

• Why is practicing dialogue important?

  Practicing dialogue helps us improve our storytelling skills and make our characters more engaging.