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Storytelling Through the Ages

iBlock Objective:

Storytelling has been around for centuries — it is a fundamental part of being human and an essential learning tool. Our ancestors would tell stories that were passed down from generation to generation with nothing more than their imaginations. Now, we are still telling the same stories, but in new and innovative ways that both speak to our past and look forward to the future. Students will develop a new story and work through the process of storyline creation, character development, narrative arc, developing props & visuals, and presenting their final product. Finally, students will bring storytelling into the 21st century by coding a robot or program to tell their story!

  • Grade Band: 3-5
  • Primary Focus: ELA, Writing
  • Secondary Focus: Art, Coding, Computer Science
  • Additional Foci: Advanced Literacy, Transferable Skills, Social-Emotional Learning
  • Suggested Product Category: 3D Modeling (incl. 3D printers, laser & craft cutters), Video Game Creation/Gamification, AR/VR, Pre-built Coding Robots, Buildable Robots & Kits
  • Teq Product Alignment: BirdBrain Finch Robot, BirdBrain Hummingbird Robotics Kit, Breakout EDU, Cricut, Ozobot, UBTECH, Wonder Workshop
  • Academic Alignment: Coding, ELA, Robotics, Literacy, Art & Design, Computer Science
  • CTE Alignment: Arts, Entertainment, and Design, Advanced Manufacturing

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Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions with diverse partners; express ideas clearly and persuasively, and build on those of others. (NYS Next Gen. ELA: 3-5SL1)