Character design
Microscopic marvels
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Lesson Overview
Developing Character
Research the earth’s tiniest creatures, and develop them into fully formed characters with feelings, emotions and personalities.
Share your characters with your class mates to develop a comic strip or creative writing piece, highlighting your tiny heroes.
Educational Value
- Students will engage in a character design process to do in depth research on a microscopic creature.
- Students use creative writing skills to build a narrative based on their research.
- Students understand the complex and diverse existence of micro-organisms, and their importance in the biodiversity of our planet.