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In this learning experience, learners will be challenged to make a high-energy stunt scene. The course includes a student-facing mini-series of videos led by Shauna Galligan, curricular activities, and a classroom presentation available for download. The curriculum will be a powerful way to bring industry professionals and world-class storytelling standards into your classroom.

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More About the Curriculum

This learning experience will be useful for teachers who are teaching any of the following:

Grades 4-5, 6-8

  • ELA
  • Physical Education

TIME COMMITMENT
3-4 hours, divided into 4 lessons. This could all be done at one time or spread over multiple days depending on your unique schedule.

  • Lesson 1 The Power of Stunts - approx. 45 min
  • Lesson 2 Stunts in the Film Industry - approx. 45 min
  • Lesson 3 Telling Stories Through Movement - approx. 45 min
  • Lesson 4 Adding Suspense - approx. 45 min
  • Lesson 5 Review, Revise, and Complete - approx. 45 min
  • (Optional) Extensions
    • Extension 1 Reimagining the Action - approx. 45 min
    • Extension 2 Character Building Through Stunts - approx. 45 min
    • Extension3 Put your Stunts to Work!

ASSESSMENT RESOURCES
Formative and/or summative rubrics are provided in the downloads section, but they may be edited to incorporate specific standards, instructions, or additional requirements as needed to teach your subject area. Teachers are encouraged to use this lesson as a tool for creative literacy to teach their classroom standards

Curriculum

Standards Addressed

Grades 4-5:

  • Opinion Pieces
  • Informative Texts
  • Narrative Writing
  • Writing Development
  • Routine Writing
  • Collaborative Discussions
  • Organized Reporting
  • Enhanced Presentations


Grades 6-8:

  • Story Development
  • Integrating Information
  • Informative Texts
  • Narrative Writing
  • Clear Writing
  • Routine Writing

Introduction

Course Overview
About Your Instructor

Lessons

Lesson 1 The Power of Stunts - approx. 45 min

Lesson 2 Stunts in the Film Industry - approx. 45 min

Lesson 3 Telling Stories Through Movement - approx. 45 min

Lesson 4 Adding Suspense - approx. 45 min

Lesson 5 Review, Revise and Complete - approx. 45 min

Classroom Presentation

Survey

Course survey and wrap-up

 

About Your InstructorĀ 

Originally from Los Angeles, Shauna Galligan worked as a set medic before finding her passion for stunts. Her career, spanning two decades, as a stuntwoman has included work in movies like Avengers, Ms. Marvel, Jumanji: The Next Level, and many more. Shauna has turned her experience navigating a career in a male-dominated industry into a path as a motivational speaker. Shaunaā€™s confident message inspires women to find power and break their boundaries.