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April 27, 2011
Flocabulary Team

Meet the Animator of our Much Ado About Nothing Video

Before watching our Much Ado About Nothing video, you may have never been able to imagine Shakespeare as a rapper. But thanks to animator Nate Schoman, you’ll never see Shakespeare the same way again. Nate has animated Flocab fan favorites like Huck Finn, Five Things, and The Odyssey. Now, we bring you an exclusive peek behind the scenes. Read on to learn about his animation process, his favorite Flocab video, and why playing Led Zeppelin drum parts are all part of a days work. * Can you tell us about your process for animating the Much Ado video? There's a…

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April 27, 2011
Flocabulary Team

Shakespeare for Elementary School

Shakespeare didn’t write his plays for the highly educated. Actors performed his plays at the Globe Theater for people from all walks of life—and all ages! Keep the tradition alive at your elementary school. When presented in the right way, the stories in Shakespeare’s plays are perfect for even the youngest students. We rounded up resources that will help you get your students started on a lifelong love for Shakespeare. Shakespeare's Words -Use Green Eggs and Ham to introduce the idea of iambic pentameter! Full lesson plan here. -Act out the Three Witches scene from Macbeth. Full lesson plan here.…

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April 13, 2011
Flocabulary Team

Students Animate "Would You Drop It?" Song

In the World War II chapter of Hip-Hop U.S. History, Flocabulary raises the moral dilemma: "Would You Drop the Bomb?" But why just pontificate when you can animate? In Mr. Pitner's U.S. History class in Arizona, students enhanced their understanding of historical issues by creating awesome animations for the song. You can view all the videos here. Thanks for sharing the videos on Twitter! Here are some ill illustrations from 3rd period: ...and this video by 4th period has a humorous mix of animation and live action. The dance moves during the hook are key! Wondering why the students are…

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March 25, 2011
Flocabulary Team

An Animated Zoom Through Scale

Calling all science teachers, art lovers, young philosophers and people who like playing with really cool stuff! The world can be a big place, and a very small one. If you've ever wished that you could see DNA or float among asteroids, the internet has granted your wish. Explore the different scales of the world, from sub-atomic particles to the stars! Click here to get started. Warning: You're about to be mesmerized.

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March 23, 2011
Flocabulary Team

MC LaLa brings you Manifest Destiny

Just like the Americans during Manifest Destiny, MC LaLa can't stop! Hip-hop education wizard Peter DiLalla is dominating the nation with his new history rap. Manifest Destiny was the belief that Americans were destined to travel west and take over the entire North American continent. (Of course, conveniently ignoring the people who'd lived on that very land for thousands of years...) "Arkansas? No we don't stop! Oklahoma? No we don't stop!" Don't want to stop listening? Check out MC LaLa's other videos on his YouTube page. Thanks once again, Peter, for sharing another excellent teaching tool with all of us!

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