2. Fun-Arts Year 1: “Common Threads” Around the World in 6 Lessons (Global Themes: Masks, Shaking Instruments, Dragons, Friendship & Families, Humor, Space) Lesson 1: Masks and African Music Track 1: Kajango 6:54

3. Masks & Music: Lesson Plan What are masks? What are masks? How do they make us feel? How do they make us feel? Who makes masks? Who makes masks? What are the different parts of a mask? What are the different parts of a mask? LISTEN: music from Africa! LISTEN: music from Africa! CRAFT: Mask-making! CRAFT: Mask-making!

4. What are masks? Masks are used all over the world! Masks are used all over the world! They go on our face. They go on our face. They cover part of us. They cover part of us. They transform us. They transform us. They can be fun, fancy or serious. They can be fun, fancy or serious.

5. How do masks make us feel? When you put on a mask you can pretend to be whatever you want! When you put on a mask you can pretend to be whatever you want! What masks have you worn? What masks have you worn? How did it make you feel? How did it make you feel?

6. Who makes masks? People all over the whole world make masks. People all over the whole world make masks. Kids make masks, and so do adults. Kids make masks, and so do adults. What animal do these masks look like to you? What animal do these masks look like to you? These masks are from Venice, Italy. These masks are from Venice, Italy.

7. Look closely! This gourd mask is called “Bird Man.” This gourd mask is called “Bird Man.” What materials were used on this mask? What materials were used on this mask? Are the colors happy or sad? Are the colors happy or sad? What shapes are used on the face? What shapes are used on the face?

8. African Masks Look at these ceremonial masks from Africa. Look at these ceremonial masks from Africa. What are they made of? What are they made of? What colors are used? What colors are used? How were they made? How were they made? Where is Africa? Where is Africa?

9. Perspective: look from different angles. Is it a warthog? Is it a warthog? Nope! It’s an elephant! Nope! It’s an elephant!

10. Masks from Japan Look at these masks from Japan. Look at these masks from Japan. What emotions do they show? What emotions do they show? What are they made of? What are they made of? What colors are used? What colors are used? How were they made? How were they made? Where is Japan on the world map? Where is Japan on the world map?

11. Masks show emotion. These are also from Japan. These are also from Japan. Can you tell which one is worried? Can you tell which one is worried? How would you describe the one on the right side? How would you describe the one on the right side?

12. Our faces can become masks. These people from Japan are acting in KABUKI These people from Japan are acting in KABUKI (“kah-BOO-key”) theater. (“kah-BOO-key”) theater. In Kabuki Theater, the actors look like dolls. They hold their hands in a certain way, they keep their faces very still, and they wear elaborate costumes. In Kabuki Theater, the actors look like dolls. They hold their hands in a certain way, they keep their faces very still, and they wear elaborate costumes. Are they wearing masks? Are they wearing masks?

13. Our faces can become masks. Look at this mask. Look at this mask. How was it made? How was it made? This is a man’s face! He painted his face to be in a show called KABUKI theater. This is a man’s face! He painted his face to be in a show called KABUKI theater. Have you ever had your face painted? Have you ever had your face painted?

14. Actors use masks to become animals. Here is another painted face from a Broadway musical show. Here is another painted face from a Broadway musical show. Can you guess what animal he is trying to look like? Can you guess what animal he is trying to look like? A cat!

15. What are the different parts of a mask? Masks around the world have a common theme: they exaggerate features! Masks around the world have a common theme: they exaggerate features! Sometimes there are eye holes and breathing holes. Sometimes there are eye holes and breathing holes. Some masks are on sticks, some are held on by elastic or ties, and some slip overhead. Some masks are on sticks, some are held on by elastic or ties, and some slip overhead.

16. African Music Here is some music from Africa. Here is some music from Africa. This African music is fun to dance to! This African music is fun to dance to! What instruments are used? What instruments are used? What is the tempo? (fast or slow) What is the tempo? (fast or slow) What are the dynamics? (loud or soft) What are the dynamics? (loud or soft) It often uses a “call/response” format. It often uses a “call/response” format. It starts out simple and grows from there. It starts out simple and grows from there. Track 2: Sunu 3:37 Track 3: U’mbulu 7:27

17. Let’s Create! Now we will make our own masks. Now we will make our own masks. Get a basic shape (oval/shield) Get a basic shape (oval/shield) Put name on BACK Put name on BACK Cut out colored paper for features. Cut out colored paper for features. Needed: glue, paper, pre-cut large oval/shield shapes Needed: glue, paper, pre-cut large oval/shield shapes Fun to adds: buttons, feathers, yarn, pre-cut rectangles and triangles Fun to adds: buttons, feathers, yarn, pre-cut rectangles and triangles Use crayons to add decorations if there is time. Use crayons to add decorations if there is time. Clean up and introduce next lesson: Rain forests & rain sticks Clean up and introduce next lesson: Rain forests & rain sticks Track 4,5,6

18. Credits Fun-Arts lessons are written and produced by Monica Merrill Vinberg copyright 2013. Fun-Arts lessons are written and produced by Monica Merrill Vinberg copyright 2013. Craft plans are written by Christine Krause. Craft plans are written by Christine Krause. Fun-Arts is a non-profit group hoping to share the world’s fine arts treasures with the rightful heirs: all children. Fun-Arts is a non-profit group hoping to share the world’s fine arts treasures with the rightful heirs: all children. Thank you docents: you bring the lessons to life. Thank you docents: you bring the lessons to life. Thank you for permission to use work: www.ryanphotographic.com, Patrick Keough (painter), Spencer Art Museum, Lars Åke Vinberg (photos), Sherri Carter (painter), Ivetta Harte (painter), Elizabeth Robinette Tyndall (painter), Vicky Richardson (photos), Jim Patterson Photography, Eileen Downes (collage). Thank you for permission to use work: www.ryanphotographic.com, Patrick Keough (painter), Spencer Art Museum, Lars Åke Vinberg (photos), Sherri Carter (painter), Ivetta Harte (painter), Elizabeth Robinette Tyndall (painter), Vicky Richardson (photos), Jim Patterson Photography, Eileen Downes (collage).www.ryanphotographic.com Fun-Arts art supplies are provided in part by the PTA’s at the schools who use the program. Fun-Arts art supplies are provided in part by the PTA’s at the schools who use the program. Contact us at Fun-Arts@chrome.se Contact us at Fun-Arts@chrome.se

19. Where in the World? (click HERE to return to last viewed screen)

20. Info: Africa 53 countries 53 countries Wooden masks Wooden masks Batik fabric & woven cloth Batik fabric & woven cloth Sahara Desert Sahara Desert Animals of the Savanna Animals of the Savanna Rainforest Rainforest Drumming and vocal music Drumming and vocal music Origin of first humans Origin of first humans Pharaohs & Pyramids Pharaohs & Pyramids Folktales (nature, oral traditions, history) Folktales (nature, oral traditions, history) <<Return to lesson

21. Info: Italy Italy is shaped like a boot. Italy is shaped like a boot. Italian food is popular. Italian food is popular. The Coliseum & Leaning Tower are famous buildings. The Coliseum & Leaning Tower are famous buildings. Capital: Rome Capital: Rome The city of Venice has boat taxis called gondolas, no cars. The city of Venice has boat taxis called gondolas, no cars. Lots of art: Leonardo Da Vinci, Michelangelo... Lots of art: Leonardo Da Vinci, Michelangelo... <<Return to lesson

22. Info: Japan 1000 year old Tea Ceremony 1000 year old Tea Ceremony Kabuki Theater Kabuki Theater High Tech High Tech Anime Anime Floral Arranging Floral Arranging Carp Streamers Carp Streamers 2000 Kanji 2000 Kanji <<Return to lesson