There are many types of puppets and puppet theaters. This lesson, looks at some puppetry traditions of Asia. Many of them date to ancient times. In fact, some are so old that scholars don’t really know when they began. They came before writing.
This lesson looks up-close at some of these puppets. Showing how they are used in theater and how they have influenced other art forms.
At the end of the lesson, you can create your own puppet.
This lesson plan is designed for use in the classroom or can be given to students to work through at their own pace.
The content is accessible to a wide range of ages, but it’s especially geared toward students ages 11 to 15.
This lesson plan covers three topics:
- The Art of Puppetry
- Explore Different Kinds of Puppets
- Modern-Day Artists at Work
What Will You Do?
- Learn what makes puppet theater different from other kinds of theater.
- See the most popular types of puppet theater in Asia.
- Understand how the art of puppetry has influenced other art forms
This lesson plan was created in association with Six Red Marbles
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