Camera! Lights! Action!

The Oscars celebrate the film industry. What’s behind the camera? There’s a lot to see – as you will find out in these filmatic activities.

CONNECT:

• What is film itself? Watch how it works at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqSbmw9u1C
• What the history of movies in 3 minutes at http://mocomi.com/history-of-movies/
• What how animated movies are made: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJaN643ri7s
• Take a tour of Universal Studios with Steven Spielberg: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adHq0plTjd0
• What is a film producer? Get the details at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e5EoMcoUI2Q.  CrashCourse has other videos about film making and its history.

CREATE:

• Make your own movie at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C2YeFs0Vn6c
• Are you already a movie maker? You can join the Kid Vid Club, get tips, and submit your videos to http://www.minimoviemakers.com/kid_vid_club.htm
• Movies and popcorn go together; here’s are some yummy ways to liven up your popcorn: http://redtri.com/popcorn-recipes/slide/1
• Have fun with your popcorn; it’s more than food as these 40 popcorn crafts demonstrate: https://funfamilycrafts.com/popcorn-crafts-kids/

CARE:

• Watch how film studios keep their cast and crew safe at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lw9XQN3GAfM
• How does the film industry maintain the quality of films? Read the details at http://www.loc.gov/preservation/care/film.html
• What are ways that you can care for DCs and DVDs? Follow this tips at http://www.digitallyurs.com/21-tips-to-take-care-of-your-cds-dvds/
• Early films, In particular, are perishable. How can they be preserved? How can you help? Find out how at https://www.filmpreservation.org/preservation-basics

CAREERS:

Does a film career light up your life? Filmmaking is a team effort that can take thousands of people to do, from script writing to distribution and advertising. Here are just a few possibilities. Follow your inner star.

https://www.selectusa.gov/media-entertainment-industry-united-states

http://creativeskillset.org/creative_industries/film/job_roles

https://www.thebalance.com/how-to-become-a-film-and-television-actor-1283506

https://wiki.kidzsearch.com/wiki/Stuntman

Life’s a Circus

CONNECT:

• See the history of the circus in photos ( http://www.circopedia.org/Category:Photo_Archive) and videos (http://www.circopedia.org/Category:Video_Archive).  This website gathers information about circuses around the world.
• P. T. Barnum is known for his amazing circus; find out more about this amazing man – and his museum – at https://barnum-museum.org/about/about-p-t-barnum/
• When is college a circus? When you want to become a professional clown. See clown college in action at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GpRlUay7UhE
• Watch some amazing circus tricks at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hk-gN97Ndb4.  (Don’t try these at home.)

CREATE:

• It’s easy to look like a clown: follow the steps at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYSwPVLBU4E
• Who are flatties? Would you like cherry pie? Learn to “talk circus”: http://www.hobonickels.org/circus.htm
• Learn how to juggle by watching this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QxzSHRbLAx4
• Imagine collecting circus posters! Princeton University does; see their collection at http://libweb5.princeton.edu/visual_materials/Circus/TC093.html   Try creating your own circus poster.

CARE:

• Build neighborhood spirit by planning and enjoying a kid-friendly circus. Great ideas are shared at http://www.kidactivities.net/post/circus-and-carnival-theme-for-kids.aspx
• Trampolines are often used in circuses, and it’s fun to play circus on a trampoline at home. But trampolines can also be dangerous. Read about its dangers  and ways to keep safe on trampolines at https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/childrens-health/expert-answers/trampoline-exercise/faq-20058001
• Circuses celebrate diversity; see some examples at https://pharecircus.org/a-celebration-of-diversity/
• Think about the circus from the viewpoint of its animals. Do you think they enjoy jumping through burning hoops, for instance? Discover the daily lives of these animals outside the limelight, and what is being done to help them: https://www.peta.org/issues/animals-in-entertainment/circuses/

CAREERS:

Have you ever wanted to run away and join a circus? Here are the realities of circus jobs.

http://www.kidzworld.com/article/4481-becoming-a-circus-performer

https://www.sokanu.com/careers/circus-performer/

https://myjobsearch.com/careers/circus-performer.html

https://www.themuse.com/advice/5-actually-useful-career-lessons-i-learned-as-a-circus-performer

Photo Phun

It's easier than ever to take photos, but how much do you really know about them? Phind out here...

CONNECT: 

• Get illuminated about the history of photography from camera obscura to camera phone by watching https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XaGUL8B-BrE 
• How does your eye look like a camera looks? Which this video's explanation at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OGqAM2Mykng 
• How are photos developed from negatives? Watch this video to reveal the commercial process: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JiLjznwYG1E 
• How can a telescope take photos? See the prize-winning Hubble Heritage program at http://heritage.stsci.edu 

CREATE: 

• Make your own pinhole camera by following these visual directions: http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Make-A-Pinhole-Camera/ 
• If a picture is worth a 1000 words, imagine how much your photo can say! Explore these great photo crafts and activities for kids:  https://lifestyle.howstuffworks.com/crafts/other-arts-crafts/photo-crafts-and-activities.htm 
• Your pets deserve a perfect picture, so try these photo tips to show off your pet pal: https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/explore/photo-tips-pet-photography/ 
• These apps will turn your phone into the perfect hub for your kids to capture and crop amazing photos: https://www.commonsensemedia.org/lists/photography-apps-for-kids-and-teens# 

CARE: 

• How do photos fool you? See how it's done at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_LaK4ilshg 
• Do you have a digital camera: Here are simple tips to keep it in good shape: https://www.lightstalking.com/7-simple-maintenance-and-care-tips-to-keep-your-digital-camera-in-great-shape/ 
• Cameras can be useful in emergencies; here are 50 ways: https://www.lifewire.com/emergency-uses-for-your-camera-phone-493069 
• You should know the laws about photographing children: https://www.lawyers.com/legal-info/personal-injury/types-of-personal-injury-claims/child-photography-or-videotaping-consent-laws-are-changing.html 

CAREERS: 

Take an eyeful of these photography-related careers: 

Dive into an ocean photographer's world at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bbX13SfsBw 

Different kinds of photographers: https://www.thebalance.com/photographer-525676 

Just the facts: https://www.bls.gov/ooh/media-and-communication/photographers.htm