Stop Motion

WHAT IS STOP MOTION?: Stop motion is an animation of physical objects it involves taking pictures and then moving and manipulating the object within the frame. 

HOW IS STOP MOTION USED?: The animation technique can be used as entertainment to tell stories or to promote products and services. Read more about stop motion here.  

Step 1:  Look around the room and think about how to design you own stop motion with the supplies provided. 

Step 2: Take a look at the the resources below to get you started.

RESOURCES FOR STOP MOTION: 

• How to Make a Stop Motion Video in 4 Easy Steps - is a resource with steps to how to make your own stop motion video

• 01 First Steps - Stop Motion Studio Tutorial - is a ‘how to’ YouTube video of how to use the stop motion studio app. 

POSSIBLE TECHNOLOGY TO USE:

• Download the free app Stop Motion for Apple and Stop Motion for Android     

HOW TO PUT INTO PRACTICE: Stop Motion animation can be used in any classroom as a fun and engaging way for students to show their understanding. It promotes collaboration and problem solving in displaying students’ learning. 

RESOURCES TO PUT INTO PRACTICE: 

• Stop Motion Studio in the Classroom - is a resource that outlines Stop Motion Studio lesson ideas in various subjects (e.g. math, science, language arts, social studies, art, etc.) 

• Using Stop-Motion Animation to Teach Elementary Concepts  - is a resource with ideas for how Stop Motion can be used to teach elementary concepts