http://www.tuned-in.org.uk/carnival/ en-us Copyright 2008 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:03:31 +0000 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Download Lesson Plan (Word:45KB) ]]> http://www.tuned-in.org.uk/carnival/2008/04/narrative_ideas.html http://www.tuned-in.org.uk/carnival/2008/04/narrative_ideas.html Plans Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:03:31 +0000 The Natural History museum is offering free interactive videoconference sessions during Summer term 2008 featuring Mary Anning, the pioneering nineteenth century fossil hunter. To find out how Mary Anning relates to le Carnaval des Animaux, see Kevin Hamel’s posting Mary Anning – Fossil Princess! Sessions and places are limited – so book early! Requirements 1) You must register with the JANET videoconferencing service (JVCS) before booking with the museum 2) You will need access to videoconferencing equipment Further Information Click here to find out more about the sessions and availability Booking To book a session, tel. 020 7942 5555 Download Download PDF of pre and postconference activities (PDF:62KB) ]]> http://www.tuned-in.org.uk/carnival/2008/04/mary_anning_videoconference_se.html http://www.tuned-in.org.uk/carnival/2008/04/mary_anning_videoconference_se.html News Thu, 17 Apr 2008 09:40:24 +0000 In Carnival of the Animals, Saint Saëns pokes fun at old tired tunes, which ought to be buried and forgotten. His musical fossils include French folk songs, and even his own Danse Macabre. Saint Saens also has fun at the expense of amateur nineteenth century fossil hunters, and the ‘chippy’ sound of the xylophone recalls the sounds of small hammers tapping away at cliff-side fossil beds during days out at the seaside. Nineteenth century fossil hunter Mary Anning (1799 – 1847) was called ‘The Princess of Palaeontology’. Her contribution to our understanding of the fossil record is highlighted by the Natural History Museum in a series of free KS2 videoconference events for schools. Sessions are accompanied by a set of excellent teachers’ resources, linked with the QCA Science schemes of work. Contact the Natural History Museum on 020 7942 5556 Mary Anning and her father explored the cliff-side fossil beds near Lyme Regis, selling finds to tourists. A fall led to her father’s death, and Mary, her mother and her brother were left penniless. The two children started collecting fossils full time to scrape a living, selling them from a table outside their late father’s carpenter’s shop. ]]> http://www.tuned-in.org.uk/carnival/2008/04/mary_anning_fossil_princess.html http://www.tuned-in.org.uk/carnival/2008/04/mary_anning_fossil_princess.html Resources Wed, 16 Apr 2008 09:23:38 +0000 Make a mask for the Carnival of the Animals concert at Preston Guildhall on March 17! Alex and Diane are nationally acclaimed artists working in many educational setting in Cumbria and beyond. This lesson plan demonstrates ways in which schools can approach the history and social significance of Carnival masks, and offers possibilities for creating simple masks. Download the templates below to teach this lesson.
Alex and Diane work with children and teachers to create exciting and highly imaginative Carnival masks, costumes and structures using a variety of materials and techniques They are available now for workshops in Cumbria and Lancashire schools. Please contact Karen Wond on 01900 325088 for details and booking information
Download Lesson Plan (Word:42KB) Dowload Donkey mask template Download Lion mask template Download Swan mask template ]]> http://www.tuned-in.org.uk/carnival/2008/02/carnival_masks_lesson_plan.html http://www.tuned-in.org.uk/carnival/2008/02/carnival_masks_lesson_plan.html Plans Thu, 28 Feb 2008 11:36:31 +0000 Animals and Musicians in Action In the QCA Art exemplar Unit 6A People in Action, children explore techniques for depicting movement in their own work as well as that of other artists. They explore dynamic activities such as sport, dance, drama and music as starting points for two-dimensional work. Keriana Tracey’s interpretation demonstrates how Carnaval can provide an excellent focus, as Saint-Saens explores the ways both animals and musicians behave and move in intriguing ways. Download Lesson Plan (Word:100KB) ]]> http://www.tuned-in.org.uk/carnival/2008/02/carnaval_art_unit.html http://www.tuned-in.org.uk/carnival/2008/02/carnaval_art_unit.html Plans Fri, 22 Feb 2008 10:47:36 +0000 Download Resource Document (Word:35KB) Katharine Langley-Hamel and Kevin Hamel ]]> http://www.tuned-in.org.uk/carnival/2008/02/animation.html http://www.tuned-in.org.uk/carnival/2008/02/animation.html Resources Tue, 19 Feb 2008 13:52:45 +0000 For the Lancashire Sinfonietta’s Carnival of the Animals concert at Preston Guildhall on 17 March 2008, contact the box office at 01772 258858 For Lancashire Sinfonietta’s school workshops contact Helen Quayle on 07737 327471 Carnival Workshops in schools include: Zozo Shuabu and Sam Maitland: A West African Carnival of Animals Vinata Godbole, South Indian and Bollywood dance: Carnival of Animals (KS2) and Panchatantra Animal fables (KS1) Dannie ‘Dee’ Sanderson: poet and frontman of inspirational Hip Hop band Cantaloop Diane Steadman and Alex Jakob-Whitworth: Carnival Artists For details and booking the above workshops, please contact Karen Wond on 01900 325088. http://www.tuned-in.org.uk/carnival/2008/02/carnival_whats_on.html http://www.tuned-in.org.uk/carnival/2008/02/carnival_whats_on.html News Fri, 08 Feb 2008 16:17:02 +0000 January 30 marked the official launch of the Carnival of the Animals, a ground breaking collaborative project devised by Lancashire and Cumbria music services in partnership with the Lancashire Sinfonietta. The launch was attended by primary schools from Lancashire and Cumbria, the South Lakes Wild Animal Park, the Aquarium of the Lakes, representatives from music services, arts organisations and children’s services. http://www.tuned-in.org.uk/carnival/2008/02/the_carnival_moves_off.html http://www.tuned-in.org.uk/carnival/2008/02/the_carnival_moves_off.html News Fri, 08 Feb 2008 16:14:36 +0000 Download Unit (Word:95KB) Resources Animal Fact Sheets African Lion (PDF) Andean Condor (PDF) Black Swan (PDF) These animal fact sheets appear courtesy of the South Lakes Wild Animal Park.]]> http://www.tuned-in.org.uk/carnival/2008/02/carnaval_design_and_technology.html http://www.tuned-in.org.uk/carnival/2008/02/carnaval_design_and_technology.html Plans Fri, 08 Feb 2008 16:05:25 +0000 African Lion (PDF) Andean Condor (PDF) Black Swan (PDF) These animal fact sheets appear courtesy of the South Lakes Wild Animal Park. ]]> http://www.tuned-in.org.uk/carnival/2008/02/animal_fact_sheets.html http://www.tuned-in.org.uk/carnival/2008/02/animal_fact_sheets.html Resources Thu, 07 Feb 2008 16:10:32 +0000 see CD Rom sections Carnival instruments: Violin (1/2) (2/2) Viola Cello Double Bass Objectives: Children should learn: • that the pitch of a stringed instrument depends on the length, thickness and tightness of the string • to suggest how to change the pitch and loudness of the sounds of stringed instruments Download Teacher Notes (Word:33KB) ]]> http://www.tuned-in.org.uk/carnival/2008/01/introducing_strings.html http://www.tuned-in.org.uk/carnival/2008/01/introducing_strings.html Notes Sun, 27 Jan 2008 08:49:41 +0000 see CD ROM sections Carnival instruments: Flute and Piccolo (1/3) (2/3) (3/3) Clarinet (1/2) (2/2) Objectives Children should learn: • that sounds can be made by air vibrating • to suggest how to alter the pitch of a sound made by air vibrating and to test the prediction • to listen carefully to sounds made, to record results in a suitable table and decide whether these support the prediction made • to describe how the pitch of notes on a recorder (or other wind instrument) can be altered by changing the length of air column vibrating Download Teacher Notes (Word:29KB) ]]> http://www.tuned-in.org.uk/carnival/2008/01/introducing_woodwind.html http://www.tuned-in.org.uk/carnival/2008/01/introducing_woodwind.html Notes Sat, 26 Jan 2008 08:59:17 +0000 CD / DVD link: Aviary carnaval des animaux/voliere (1/1) (2/2) Children find out about Saint-Saens’ aviary and the part the flute plays; they find out how other birds in the aviary call and respond. Download Lesson Plan (Word:48KB)]]> http://www.tuned-in.org.uk/carnival/2008/01/music_lesson_plan_aviary.html http://www.tuned-in.org.uk/carnival/2008/01/music_lesson_plan_aviary.html Plans Fri, 25 Jan 2008 09:47:10 +0000 see CD ROM sections Zozo's Stories Danny's Poems Download Literacy Planning document (Word: 85KB) ]]> http://www.tuned-in.org.uk/carnival/2008/01/carnaval_literacy_planning.html http://www.tuned-in.org.uk/carnival/2008/01/carnaval_literacy_planning.html Notes Plans Fri, 25 Jan 2008 09:07:08 +0000 Introduction / Background A 6 week unit of work in which children investigate where the animals in ‘Carnival of the Animals’ can be found in the wild; find out about different environments and consider how those environments can be managed sustainably. The unit has a strong emphasis on speaking and listening and encourages some thought-provoking discussion. Cross-Curricular links This unit of work links with Science Unit 4b (Habitats), links can also be made to ICT work on databases. There are many opportunities for embedding ICT into this unit. Download Unit Notes (Word:68KB) ]]> http://www.tuned-in.org.uk/carnival/2008/01/carnaval_geography_unit.html http://www.tuned-in.org.uk/carnival/2008/01/carnaval_geography_unit.html Notes Plans Thu, 24 Jan 2008 09:13:46 +0000