Created using paper cut-outs, clay, or drawn on whiteboards, animation can provide an effective means to convey abstract scientific concepts and dynamic systems. Here, minimal class time and resources are necessary. The production and post-production component of the project can be completed within 3-4 hours and only a still camera and tripod are needed.

Angélica Allende Brisk, Cambridge Media Arts Studio (original author); Ana Caldeira, Somerville, Mass. High School, Tobe Stromberg, Cambridge (Mass.) Rindge and Latin High School, Candace Dunlap, TERC (editors)

Summary

Students will create an animation to represent one of the many feedback loops that influences climate change. To create their animation, students will use clay, cut paper, whiteboard or other materials commonly found in the classroom. They will make a storyboard, plan a narration, rehearse their animation and then film their animation with stop-motion photography.

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