People say that Nessie of the lakelooks likes a snake.People say that Nessie’s got humpsand a long neck.Let’s make a check!Oh, and don’t forget…She loves shortbread!-Teacher Veronica-
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“Nessie, the Brave Monster” (2nd grade B)
A stop motion video by 2nd graders (Class B).
“Nessie, the Loch Ness Monster” (2nd grade A)
A stop motion video by 2nd graders (Class A).
Making a Stop Motion Video
Second graders are making a very simple stop motion movie based on Nessie, the Loch Ness Monster. Stop motion is a technique in which objects are photographed in a series of slightly different positions so that the objects seem to move. Steps done so far:
1. Choose and write a story
Sharing ideas and brainstorming them in order to come up with a short movie idea that has a beginning, middle and end. Nessie must be the protagonist.
2. Choose the location and create backdrops
Using a presentation board to create a backdrop for the movie set (Loch Ness, Scotland).
3. Make characters and props using dough.
Making a list of the characters and props we’ll need for our movie, design them and make them with dough.
4. Create the storyboard
A storyboard is a graphical representation of all the elements of our story, in chronological order.
5. Start the movie
Placing characters and props for the opening image and taking the first shot.
6. Take another photo
Moving the pieces in order to move the plot of the movie forward. Moving props, taking a photo. Moving props, taking a photo. Until we have photographed all of the action…
‘The Loch Ness Monster’s Song’
Edwin Morgan was a Scottish poet and a translator. Listen to him reading his unique experimental sound poem called The Loch Ness Monster’s Song.
Poem: “Nessie of the Lake”, by Tommy Garrison
A Monster in the Fog!
The Loch Ness Monster may be here in the fog… Find it!
Scottish kilts
Look at these boys wearing a traditional Scottish kilt, made of colourful checked tartan. The special bag hanging at the front is called a sporran!
Recipe: Scottish Shortbread
Hello, kids!
Watch this how-to video to see an authentic Scottish recipe. Let’s all try it! Delicious!
Where is Scotland?
- Scotland is in Europe, at the northern end of Great Britain.
- Scotland is a part of the United Kingdom, along with England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
- Scotland has over 700 islands!
- Its capital city is Edinburgh, while the largest city is Glasgow.
- The highest mountain in Scotland is Ben Nevis (1344 m).
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Scotland
And this is the national flag of Scotland:
Now you can explore the landscapes of Scotland (Highlands and Islands, Central Lowlands and Southern Uplands) and develop your map skills:
