MARVIN_Projects

 **Term Four Marvin Projects** **Junior pupils** listened to different versions of various fairy tales. They engaged in discussion surrounding characters, their possible motivations and cause and effect. Next pupils were introduced to the Marvin software during which various characters and their associated animations were viewed. As a group we assembled a story using a planning sequence and with regard to the various attributes of the chosen characters. Next the pupils wrote their own stories using a simple planner - introduction, problem, solution, problem and resolution. They were then required to view various available characters and the animations allocated to each character in order to select appropriate characters to use in their story. This story was to involve two to three characters in dialogue working to solve a problem.

They will be expected to use their growing science knowledge when considering issues of concern to them and explore various aspects of an issue and make decisions about possible actions. Their animation should reflect the understanding that Humans impact on the Earth’s environment and its forms of life in both positive and negative ways. Their animation should provide a model for juniors to grasp the concept of Ecological Sustainability and the need to care for the environment. As senior pupils have already been introduced to the MARVIN software with their class groups, they will be expected to produce animations which include original backgrounds created by themselves using Adobe Photoshop Elements 3, which they have prior experience of.
 * Senior GATE pupils'** task is to create an animated story aimed at a junior school audience. They are to create their animation on the theme of this term's senior school challenge: ** Eco Agents! Have you got what it takes to defend the Earth? **

Pupils may work either in a small team or as an individual to create their animations. The objective is to prepare a video which will appeal to 5 and 6 year olds and impress upon them the need for them to care for their environment. We will be using the recently introduced New Zealand MARVIN characters.