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Clowning Around
Project type: Assignment
Related topic:
Calgary Stampede: Celebrating Canada's Western Heritage
Calgary Stampede: Celebrating Canada's Western Heritage
Subjects
Social Studies
Visual Arts
English Language Arts
Visual Arts
English Language Arts
Summary
Students examine the role of the rodeo clown.
Duration
1 lesson
Purpose
To develop research skills by finding data from a video source
Materials
drawing materials
Before Exploring
Ask students to discuss their experiences with clowns and if they have ever seen a rodeo clown in action. Generate a list of roles clowns play, where they are most often seen, and how the students feel about clowns.
Outline the Opportunity
Distribute the download sheet Clowning Around and review the questions. Direct students to the topic Calgary Stampede: Celebrating Canada’s Western Heritage on the CBC Radio and Television Archives Web site. Students will view the video and read the information provided in Clip #5 to complete the download sheet.
Revisit and Reflect
Review students’ responses. Have students draw a picture illustrating one aspect of a rodeo clown’s job.
Extension
If possible, take students to a local rodeo. Have them pay particular attention to the role and work of the rodeo clown. Alternatively, students can write a journal entry describing a day in the life of a rodeo clown.
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