Grouping: Individual
Take-home: Boxed zoetrope + animation strip
Key ideas: Persistence of vision, animation frames, sequencing, rotational motion.
Start with: Spin a completed zoetrope and reveal how still pictures appear to move.
Success check: Student creates a short repeating motion that appears animated when spun.
Try changing: Number of frames; size of movement between frames; spin speed.
Preparation: Pre-cut slots accurately; prepare boxes so projects store safely between classes if needed.
Lesson flow: Day 1: Demo animation principle → draw frames → assemble → spin/test → revise frames
Video:
Zoetrope Animation
Safety and cleanup: Use blunt tools; teacher handles any precision cutting; avoid excessive flashing/spinning for sensitive students.
https://www.careergirls.org/empowerment-activities/zoetrope-animation/