History of Animation

Grade 945 min

Learning Objective

I can explain how technological advancements have influenced the evolution of animation.

Lesson Flow

Watch Video

5 min

The Awesome History of Animation | KiwiCo

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Practice

14 min

7 questions β€’ Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

β€œDescribe how the invention of the Kinetoscope influenced the development of motion pictures. Explain how the cinematograph improved upon earlier animation technologies, like the zoatrope, and why this was important for the future of movies. How did the technology of stop motion animation contribute to the creation of special effects in early movies?”

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