Buggy Bilingual Animation Adventure!

1st Grade

Project
1 week

Buggy Bilingual Animation Adventure!

Isidora Salome Cruz Araya

Purpose

This project aims to engage first-grade students in a creative exploration of 2D animation, blending artistic expression with language and math skills. By designing animations that feature insects in a garden and friendship stories, students will learn to use Spanish vocabulary and basic math concepts in meaningful contexts. The project fosters collaboration, creativity, and communication, encouraging students to express their ideas visually while developing foundational skills in animation, language, and mathematics.

Learning goals

Students will learn the basics of 2D animation by creating simple characters and movement sequences, using digital tools or paper cutouts. They will apply Spanish vocabulary to label elements within their animations and integrate math concepts such as counting and addition. Through storytelling, students will explore themes of friendship and social skills, enhancing their understanding of classroom manners and how to make friends. By collaborating in pairs, students will develop teamwork and communication skills, culminating in a presentation at the Animation Fiesta.

Standards

Common Core - CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.1.OA.A.1: Use addition and subtraction within 20 to solve word problems involving situations of adding to, taking from, putting together, taking apart, and comparing, with unknowns in all positions.
Common Core - CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.1.4: Describe people, places, things, and events with relevant details, expressing ideas and feelings clearly.
Common Core - CCSS.W.1.6: With guidance and support from adults, use a variety of digital tools to produce and publish writing, including in collaboration with peers.

Products

Students will create two short 2D animations. The first animation will feature insects in a garden, labeled with Spanish words and incorporating math concepts like counting. The second animation will tell a friendship story using Spanish greetings and emotions, illustrating how many friends join the group. Both animations will be presented at an 'Animation Fiesta' for classmates and parents.

Launch

Begin the project with an interactive storytelling session where students listen to a short animated story about insects in a garden, featuring Spanish words and basic math concepts. Afterward, have students explore a real or virtual garden to identify insects and count them, practicing Spanish vocabulary. This hands-on experience will inspire their animations and provide a tangible connection to the project's themes.

Exhibition

Invite classmates and parents to an 'Animation Fiesta' where students present their animations on a big screen. Each pair will explain their animation's story, highlighting the Spanish vocabulary and math concepts they used. This celebration will provide an opportunity for students to share their creative work and learning experiences in a festive and supportive environment.

Week 1	Day 1	Day 2	Day 3	Day 4	Day 5
Activities	Introduction to 2D Animation - Discuss the basics of 2D animation and watch a short animated story about insects in a garden, identifying key elements (15 min) Virtual Garden Exploration - Explore a virtual garden to identify and count insects, practicing Spanish vocabulary for insects and numbers (20 min) Character Drawing - Begin drawing simple insect characters on paper or using digital tools, focusing on shapes and features (10 min)	Creating Movement Sequences - Learn how to create simple movement sequences with drawn insect characters using flipbook animation techniques (20 min) Math Integration - Practice counting and adding insects in the garden scene, integrating these concepts into the animation storyboard (15 min) Spanish Vocabulary Labeling - Label the drawn characters and garden elements with Spanish words, enhancing language skills (10 min)	Friendship Story Brainstorm - Brainstorm ideas for a friendship story, discussing how to show emotions and greetings in animation (15 min) Character Development - Draw characters for the friendship story, using Spanish words for greetings and emotions (15 min) Storyboard Planning - Plan the storyboard for the friendship animation, deciding on scenes and counting how many friends join the group (15 min)	Animating the Garden Scene - Begin creating the 2D animation of the insect garden, focusing on movement and Spanish labeling (20 min) Animating the Friendship Story - Start animating the friendship story, integrating Spanish vocabulary and math concepts (20 min) Reflection Garden Journal - Reflect on the animation process in a journal, drawing and writing about lessons learned and feelings (5 min)	Final Animation Edits - Complete and refine both animations, ensuring clarity in movement and accurate use of Spanish and math (20 min) Presentation Preparation - Practice presenting the animations, preparing to explain the story, Spanish words, and math concepts used (15 min) Reflection and Sharing - Share reflections in pairs, discussing challenges and successes, and prepare for the Animation Fiesta (10 min)
Deliverables	1. Completed 2D animation featuring insects in a garden with Spanish labels and math concepts. 2. Completed 2D animation depicting a friendship story with Spanish greetings and emotions, integrating math.
Preparation	1. Set up a projector or screen for the storytelling session. 2. Gather paper, markers, and scissors for drawing and creating paper cutouts. 3. Ensure access to digital tools for animation, such as tablets or computers with animation software. 4. Prepare a list of Spanish vocabulary words related to insects, greetings, and emotions. 5. Organize a real or virtual garden exploration activity. 6. Schedule the 'Animation Fiesta' and arrange for parents to attend.