Great Personalities: Jim Henson Flex (8-11)
It's time to play the music, it's time to light the lights! - Come and join us as we take a look at the life and creative impact of Jim Henson and all of the Muppets. #academic
Tina Hugall MHA MBA
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What's included
Homework
1 hour per week. Each week, students will be given options for homework. These could include watch a Henson movie and reviewing it, watching a short youtube video, constructing a muppet, or even writing a short skit.Class Experience
END OF APRIL SALE! UNTIL MAY 1,2023 - ALL FLEX CLASSES - 75% DISCOUNT!!! EMAIL ME FOR COUPON CODE! (FLEX START DATE APRIL 24-DECEMBER 31, 2023) Jim Henson was incredible visionary. He changed the world of puppetry and children's television with his unique creations and sense of humor and humanity. In this 8 week class, we will take a walk through his life, starting with his childhood and explore his muppets, tv shows, movies, and more. If you have a passion for puppetry, art, creativity, or just love Kermit and the gang, then come and join us! Some of the topics that we will be covering are: Week 1: Childhood, early influences, college Week 2: The birth of Kermit the Frog, Rowlf the Dog, The Jim Henson Company Week 3: Time Piece, Sesame Street Week 4: The 1970's, The Muppet Show, The Muppet Movie Week 5: Muppet Babies, Fraggle Rock, Jim Henson Hour, Storyteller Week 6: Dark Crystal, Labryinth Week 7: Movies, pop culture, films made after his death Week 8: Death, legacy and cultural influence, future of the Jim Henson Company Each week, by Wednesday evening (9pm PST) - -I will email each student a link that weeks lecture and assignments. This will be on YouTube and is in a private account that is embedded into the Outschool classroom page. - Assignments will consist of discussion and essay questions, short research topics, Youtube videos, and worksheets. These will be posted on the classroom page. - In my flex classes, each family can determine the level of participation in the course. - Communication will be done through the Outschool classroom. -I will check in with each student several times during the week to check on progress of the homework, address any questions, or to engage in a discussion about the topic covered. Each student is encouraged to message (through the Outschool classroom) me anytime they have any questions or thoughts about the class. - Each week, there may be additional articles, videos, or pictures that will be posted to the classroom page to engage students in open conversations about that weeks topic. -Please message me before the start of class if you have any questions. For information on my other courses, please check out my course catalog: https://drive.google.com/file/d/10WtnUIRwVRw7Awo6FskitgUKeNUjuAvf/view
Learning Goals
In this class we will explore the life and many contributions of Jim Henson. We will learn about his childhood, artistic influence, and explore the muppets, both in tv and film. We will be covering a wide variety of topics from the creative mediums and process for creating muppets, as well as a behind the scene look at some of the movies and The Muppet Show.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
This class will utilize Youtube videos for sharing of lecture videos, as well as supplemental lessons. All Youtube videos are embedded into the Outschool platform. This class may also utilize Kahoot. Learners will be given a direct link and game pin to play.
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined March, 2018
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree from Louisiana State University
I have been an educator on Outschool since February of 2018. I have my MBA and MHA, both of which have taught me the value of conducting research and asking questions. I have a passion for history, organization, reading, and learning. You can usually find me in the middle of 2-3 books or watching a documentary.
I am also an Outschool ACE Educator, which means that I continually seek out ways to improve my teaching skills and knowledge, as well as the learner experience. Some of the seminars/courses that I have attended in the past are: Foundations for Teaching and Learning About Native Americans; The Presence and Absence of Asian America: What Truths Lie Beyond the Headlines; Using the “Diary of Anne Frank” to Amplify Students’ Voices; Painting a Just Picture – Art and Activism.
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Live Group Class
$8
weekly or $64 for 8 weeks8 weeks
Completed by 1 learner
No live video meetings
Ages: 8-11
