9-12 Spanish: Walking Dead
Overview
Students will discover a cultural tradition of many Spanish speaking countries, compare it to cultural conventions in the United States, and create a tangible, memorable product to commemorate the learning and growth.
Instructor Directions
Project Description | |
| Name of Project | Spanish: Walking Dead |
| Subject Area | Spanish |
| Targeted Standards | NL.CLL.4.2, NL.COD.4.1NM.CLL.4.1, NM.COD.4.2NH.CMT.4.1IL.CLL.4.1 |
| Driving Question / Problem / Activator | How does Dia de los Muertos compare to Halloween? What are the cultural symbols used in this celebration? |
| Project Summary | Students will discover a cultural tradition of many Spanish speaking countries, compare it to cultural conventions in the United States, and create a tangible, memorable product to commemorate the learning and growth. |
| Estimated Time | 5-6 class days |
| Materials / Resources (including link to slideshow if available) | Ipad, Apple TV, Apple PenReadingIQ and/or Epic! App (free) (Recommended: ReadingIQ has “Dia de los Muertos” by Roseanna Greenfield Thong)Tissue paper of all colors, 2 sheets per studentScissorsTeacher Presentation about Día de los Muertos and AlebrijesClips from Coco (2017) (Spanish/English versions available on Netflix)Student Computers (CHARGED)TinkerCad (free)3D printerPrinting PlasticConstruction paperMarkersStaplerTapeGlue* If also painting final product:AcetoneSandpaperPrimer paintPaper towelsCraft paint Paintbrushes** Optional: Magazines that can be cut up ***Some may opt out for religious reasons. Have an alternate assignment prepared.****For the ofrenda part, students will need to bring a shoebox, pictures of a deceased person they want to honor, and favorite items to add to the ofrenda to represent the muerto. |
| Tags | spanish, culture, global, awareness, halloween, día de los muertos, technology, STEAM, STEM, 3D Print, printer, alebrije, calavera, ofrenda |
Project Outline | |
| Ask | What is Día de los Muertos and how is it different from Halloween? What are the various cultural artifacts and what does each represent? |
| Imagine | What your design might look like? Will it be intricate or simple? What animals will your design represent? |
| Plan | Research Alebrijes (or Calaveras, Mariposas, Caléndulas, Altares) for inspiration. Sketch an idea for your design. |
| Create | Use Tinkercad to create your design. (Teacher compiles all designs for mass printing.) |
| Improve | Have a partner and your teacher look over your completed design. Listen to their feedback and make changes as you see fit. Sand and clean your printed product for painting. |
| Closure / Student Reflections | Would you do the same design again, or choose a different one? What else could you 3D print? How can you apply what you’ve learned in everyday life? |
| Possible Modifications / Extensions |
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Evaluation (Pre/Post)
Pretest Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScZq6v8AhJxpucSdKQgCkjZSOoy3AyFK-9q_1umf1uod3qUDg/viewform?usp=sf_link
Post-test Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScHb3Q8K_RtjEYa2JdJigRJkyT2E3xeME2vgfbOa8nvJZkOTQ/viewform?usp=sf_link
Additional Resources / Help for teaching this lesson
3D Printing for the beginner
Danza de los Viejitos explained: 0:53-2:35
Danza de los Viejitos up close masks/dancing: 1:10-3:45
Useful clips from the movie Coco (2017):
- Altar
- 0:50-0:57
- 2:56-3:04
- Papel Picado: 1:04-2:52
- Xoloitzcuintli & Alebrijes:
Useful clips from the movie The Book of Life (2014):
Reading/Printable: Spanish English
