Exploring Mexico
Digital Learning Workshop | Ages 8+ | Online
Live, Dynamic & Interactive!
Learn about the history and culture of Mexico and examine the evolution of cultural expression through the art of the mask. Explore ancient Aztec civilization, the Spanish influence brought to the region after the landing of Cortés, and the meanings behind the design of the flag of Mexico. Review ancient pictographs of animals indigenous to North America and discuss the modern holiday, Día de los Muertos.
Plus, everyone gets to learn about how masks become puppets, see a real mask from the Center’s collection – and build their very own 3-D paper eagle mask during the workshop!
Grade Level: 3rd-Adult (program can be adapted for middle/high school students & adult audiences)
Capacity: 35 Students
Cost: $185
Program Length: 60 Minutes
Booking: Available on demand. Book whenever is convenient for you and your group.
Location: ZOOM
To book your Digital Learning program or ask questions, please contact digitallearning@puppet.org or call 404-881-5117
Puppet Activity: 3-D Paper Eagle Mask
You will receive a study guide containing the puppet template to print and cut out along with a list of puppet-making materials each student will need to build the puppet during the workshop.
These materials are easy-to-find, low-cost items that can often be found in the classroom. The study guide also includes optional classroom activities you can choose to incorporate into your lesson plan either before or after seeing the program. (These optional classroom activities are different from the activities included by our instructor in the virtual program.) Additional study guide contents include suggested online and library resources regarding the program topic and a list of academic standards supported by this program.
Digital Learning FAQs
Email our team at digitallearning@puppet.org or call us at 404-881-5117 for more information.
We use the cloud-based Zoom platform to present live, interactive programming direct to your location, so anyone with access to the internet can connect with us.
We don’t charge for program cancellations due to weather; however, we do require that they be rescheduled. The full fee will be charged for cancellations made with less than 48-hour notice and for “NO SHOWS.” Foreign language programs require a 2-week cancellation notice.
Book 9 programs and your 10th program is FREE. This applies to hands-on, curriculum-based workshops ONLY (not puppet shows).
