4. create a submarine
Recommended Group: Year 2 - 7
Specifically linked to the submarine constructed in The Stroogle Sails the Seven Seas, this activity lets students cut, paste and colour their own submarines from photocopied outlines of everyday household objects. They then add their own characters and backgrounds. This activity is suitable for all ages, levels of ability and gender. Students are encouraged to write a story using their creations following the workshop.
Time: This activity can be run for 60 or 90 minutes. Colouring may need to be completed in class time proceeding the session if wet glues are used.
Maximum Size: A double class (60 students).
Materials Required: Coloured pencils, scissors, glue, blank paper (A4 or A3) for pasting.
Download Handout Required: Create a Submarine (Print 1 per 4 students)
Students create separate submarines but there are enough components in each kit to be shared between 4 students to minimise waste. The kits are best enlarged to A3 to avoid detailed cutting. To save time on the day please ensure all required activity sheets are photocopied and grouped as kits (e.g. pages 1-8 together, rather than all of the page 1 copies together).
Preparation: Read students The Stroogle Sails the Seven Seas and any of the first three Stroogle books.