Materials Needed:

• Computer with internet access
• Printer (optional, for script/resources)
• Paper
• Drawing/coloring supplies (crayons, markers, colored pencils)
• Short, age-appropriate excerpt from a Shakespearean play (e.g., A Midsummer Night's Dream Act 3, Scene 1 - the 'play within a play' rehearsal; or Romeo and Juliet Act 2, Scene 2 - balcony scene snippet)
• Access to online resources/videos about the Globe Theatre and Elizabethan England

Lesson Activities:

1. Introduction: Time Travel to the Globe! (5 mins)

   Imagine stepping back in time over 400 years! Where would you go to see the most exciting plays? We're visiting Elizabethan London and the famous Globe Theatre, home to William Shakespeare's amazing plays. What do you already know about Shakespeare or his time?

2. History & Social Studies: Building the Globe (20 mins)

   Let's be historians! Research the Globe Theatre:

   • When was the original Globe built? What happened to it?
   • What was it made of? (Hint: Think natural materials!)
   • Who attended plays there? (Think 'groundlings' vs. wealthier folks)
   • What was London like during Queen Elizabeth I's reign? (Look up clothing, food, daily life)

   Use websites or videos for kids about the Globe and Elizabethan era. Discuss findings.

3. English: Lights, Camera, Action... Shakespeare Style! (25 mins)

   Time for Drama! Read the selected Shakespearean scene excerpt together. First, read it through to understand the basic story. Discuss:

   • Who are the characters in this scene? What do they want?
   • Are there any unfamiliar words? Let's look them up! (Introduce simple concepts like 'thee/thou/thy' if they appear).
   • How might the actors have used their voices and bodies to perform this on the Globe stage?

   Now, let's practice reading it aloud! Assign roles or read different lines. Focus on adding expression and emotion. Have fun with it!

4. Science Spotlight: Hearing and Seeing at the Globe (15 mins)

   Choose one scientific aspect:

   • Acoustics (Sound): The Globe was open-air! How did actors make sure thousands of people could hear them without microphones? Discuss voice projection, the theatre's shape possibly helping sound travel.
   • Lighting: Plays were performed during the day. Why? (Hint: No electricity!). Discuss how natural light worked. How might they have staged night scenes? (Torches? Language indicating night?)

   Watch a short video or read a simple explanation about sound waves or natural light.

5. Art: Designing for the Stage (20 mins)

   Become a theatre designer! Based on the scene you read and what you learned about Elizabethan times:

   • Sketch a costume for one of the characters. What colours and fabrics might they have used?
   • Or, design a simple prop or set piece needed for the scene (e.g., Titania's bower, Juliet's balcony railing).

   Use your drawing supplies. Explain your design choices.

6. Conclusion & Connection (5 mins)

   How did understanding the History (Elizabethan era, Globe design), Science (sound/light), and Art (costume/set) help you imagine performing the English (script) scene? Discuss how all these subjects connect to bring theatre to life.

Assessment Ideas:

• Ask student to verbally summarize three interesting facts learned about the Globe or Elizabethan times.
• Observe student's participation in reading the script aloud.
• Review the student's Art design and listen to their explanation.
• Ask a simple question connecting two subject areas (e.g., 'How did the science of daylight affect when plays were performed in history?').