DISNEY’S TANGLED/RAPUNZEL LESSON PLANS FOR YEAR 1: WEEKS 7-8
ELEMENTS OF FUN LEARNING HOMESCHOOL CURRICULUM
This page has Amazon affiliate links. The following lessons are to be used with Elements of Fun Learning Curriculum, Year 1: Weeks 7-8. Use these Disney’s Tangled/Rapunzel Lesson Plans to inspire, teach, engage and play with your child. These plans utilize both Disney’s Tangled movie and the original Brother Grimm story of Rapunzel. Before beginning, make sure to access the Book List for Weeks 1-12. This will have the reading books used for Tangled weeks 7-8. Also make sure to see the Supply List for Weeks 1-12 to make sure you have the supplies for this unit on-hand.
WEEK 7-8: DISNEY’S TANGLED/RAPUNZEL LESSON PLANS
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Week 7: Day One:
MOVIES:
WATCH DISNEY’S Tangled (PG) Questions to ask before watching the movie: What does Rapunzel want to do? Why do the King and Queen send lanterns up? Watch carefully when Rapunzel leaves the tower – how she folds her hair – length of hair versus distance to the bottom of the tower.
OTHER MOVIES:
RAPUNZEL (PG) This live-action version stars Jeff Bridges and Shelley Duvall. It is part of a series called Faerie Tale Theater.
****INTO THE WOODS (PG-13) I take movie ratings very seriously. There are themes in this movie that are not suitable for children. Into the Woods is a compilation of several different stories. It includes Rapunzel, Jack and the Beanstalk, Cinderella and Little Red Riding Hood. You may want to preview this movie before allowing your children to watch it. I have put two movie reviews here for you to decide if this movie is suitable for your child. I have watched this movie, and there are portions of it that I found objectionable. Roger Ebert: http://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/into-the-woods-2014 Christian Review: http://www.christiananswers.net/spotlight/movies/2014/intothewoods2014.html
BIBLE
Rapunzel has a “dream” to see the lanterns. Talk about dreams – sleeping dreams versus Rapunzel’s dream (hopes and desires we have). This week we will be studying the life of Daniel. Daniel was a man chosen by God. God gave him knowledge and understanding. And Daniel could interpret dreams and visions.
In the Snow White Unit, we studied Joseph – talk about Joseph’s dreams. What is the difference between the dreams we have when we are sleeping and dreams as in the hopes and desires we have?
ALL LEVELS:
Work on Memorizing Bible Verse. Daniel 1:17 As for these four youths, God gave them learning and skill in all literature and wisdom, and Daniel had understanding in all visions and dreams. The ability to understand the spiritual meaning of dreams is a gift from God.
Describe Rapunzel’s dream from the movie Tangled? What was the outcome? Do we always get to have our dreams fulfilled?
BEGINNER:
Read the story of Daniel.
INTERMEDIATE AND ADVANCED:
Study on Determination – Each day look up verses that deal with perseverance and determination. Ideas: Philippians 4:13, 2 Timothy 4:7, Numbers 23: 24, 2 Chronicles 15:7, Psalm 44:18, Jeremiah 32:38-39.
CHARACTER STUDY:
Definition of Determination: Definition: firmness of purpose; resoluteness
Discuss after watching Tangled – What is Rapunzel determined to do? (Answers include leave the tower, see the lanterns, find her identity)
BEGINNER:
Read Definition of Determination and discuss with your child.
What things did Rapunzel do that show she is a determined individual?
Read the book The Little Engine that Could by Watty Piper. Talk about how the little engine was determined to make it up the hill. Refer to the book this week when your child says, “I can’t.” Each day reread or read another story from the Appendix.
INTERMEDIATE AND ADVANCED:
Define Determination. Practice Determination. Write Determined statements in your Journal. Each Day list one goal and steps needed to accomplish that goal.
CREATE-A-PLAN TO TEACH DETERMINATION: Examples of practicing determination: Have your child identify something that they would like to do, but doesn’t come easy for them. Set short and long-term goals. Help them develop a plan to accomplish those goals. See Plan WORKSHEET (Appendix)
GEOGRAPHY/HISTORY:
Rapunzel was written by the Brothers Grimm. Disney’s Tangled version of the story is believed to be set along the Baltic coastline between Germany and Poland. This week we will study Poland.
TIMELINE: Disney’s Tangled was released November 24, 2010.
Brothers Grimm publish Rapunzel 1812
ALL LEVELS: Find and Identify Poland on map, atlas or globe. Find the capital of Poland (Warsaw). Identify the Polish Flag. National Geographic Website
READING/LANGUAGE ARTS:
ALL LEVELS: Read the Brothers Grimm online version: http://www.pitt.edu/~dash/grimm012.html
What is Foreshadowing – define it. Definition: To show or indicate beforehand. The mobile in Rapunzel’s crib in the Tangled movie has the following figures: chameleon (Pascal), a rubber duck (Snuggly Duckling), Cupid (a character from the Snuggly Duckling), horse (Maximus), and bluebird (the bird that flies around after Rapunzel leaves the tower).
BEGINNER: Read the Brothers Grimm version of Rapunzel or a friendly version of Rapunzel from Appendix A. I recommend the version by Sarah Gibb
INTERMEDIATE AND ADVANCED: Read the Brothers Grimm version of Rapunzel.
MATH:
ALL LEVELS: Questions on Day 1: How long does it take for hair to grow? ½” per month
How long is Rapunzel’s hair? 70 feet
How long would it take to grow 70 feet? 140 years
How old is Rapunzel? 18 years old
Could her hair be as long as it is?
SCIENCE:
This week we will study Genetics and DNA. We have a unique DNA print that helps identify who we are. In Tangled, Rapunzel “knows” that the lanterns have something to do with her, but she doesn’t know what. She is on a quest to find out what they mean and during her quest, she finds her identity. After studying DNA, you can do Blood Typing, some DNA experiments, and study the genetics of eye color.
After watching the movie, ask the following questions: Who was Rapunzel’s real mother? Who does Rapunzel look like? Does she look like Mother Goethel? What color are her hair and eyes? What color eyes does Mother Goethel have? Discuss other physical traits of Rapunzel and her real mother.
BEGINNER: Gregor Mendel: The Friar Who Grew Peas
INTERMEDIATE: A Book of True Genetics p. Beginning-p. 13
ADVANCED: Laws of Genetics: Chapter 1
Optional Activity: Blood typing experiment. Purchase a blood typing kit.
Another activity involves eye color. Both eye color and blood type are genetic traits handed down from parents to the offspring. In Tangled Rapunzel and her mother “look similar”, and she doesn’t look like Mother Goethel. While watching the movie point this out to your children. Look at baby pictures of your children and siblings, you and your children’s father. Look for similar traits.
Begin Usborne 365 Science Experiments p. 44 Living things and cells.
ART/MUSIC:
MUSIC: I have scheduled music selections for next week. Listen to the music of Tangled this week while studying and playing. If you would like to do some music this week, see the resources in the Appendix.
ART:
ALL LEVELS: Chalk – Make Your Own Sidewalk Chalk and Create some unique chalk drawings as seen in the movie. https://www.pinterest.com/pattyoh11/tangled-chalk-art/
BEGINNER AND INTERMEDIATE: Usborne Step-By-Step Drawing Book, page 82-83 Lizard. Try to make your lizard look like Pascal.
ADVANCED:
Make an Advanced Tower – This requires power tools, soldering, has a motor and led lights, and will take a while to make. http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-Rapunzels-Tower-From-Tangled/
PHYSICAL EDUCATION:
When Rapunzel leaves her tower, she runs, jumps, leaps, rolls in the grass, swings, etc. Go outside and act like Rapunzel leaving her tower for the first time. It is great to get outside and act like a kid. Even adults should do this sometime.
Health
ALL LEVELS: Discuss the Health Benefits of the Sun: Rapunzel was locked away in a tower. What would happen without adequate sunshine? I have listed some websites to explore the benefits of the sun. You may or may not agree with all the listed benefits, but it is wise to expose your child to some ideas that you don’t believe and give reasons why you don’t believe it.
https://www.lifehack.org/articles/lifestyle/10-amazing-health-benefits-sun-exposure.html
https://nourishmedicine.com/5-unexpected-health-benefits-of-sunshine/
https://philmaffetone.com/sun-and-brain/
https://www.theactivetimes.com/fitness/nutrition/15-health-benefits-sunshine
COOKING:
Select 1 recipe a day from the appendix – or prepare for a Grand Feast.
Week 7: Day Two:
BIBLE:
ALL LEVELS:
Work on Memorizing Bible Verse. Daniel 1:17 As for these four youths, God gave them learning and skill in all literature and wisdom, and Daniel had understanding in all visions and dreams. The ability to understand the spiritual meaning of dreams is a gift from God.
OPTIONAL: Watch Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat – Joseph had a dream.
BEGINNER:
Read the story of Daniel.
INTERMEDIATE AND ADVANCED:
Read Daniel Chapter 1-2
Study Determination. Write some “I am determined to. . .” statements in your journal.
CHARACTER STUDY:
Definition of Determination: Definition: firmness of purpose; resoluteness
What does Mother Gothel do when Rapunzel says she wants to leave the tower? (Possible answers include –warn her of the dangers of the outside, bring up dangers that could happen, tell her that Mother Knows Best)
Why does Mother Gothel want Rapunzel to stay? (Possible answers include she wants to keep Rapunzel’s magic hair to herself, she doesn’t want to age, she views Rapunzel as a possession)
BEGINNER:
Read Definition of Determination and discuss with your child.
Reread The Little Engine that Could by Watty Piper or Brave Irene by William Steig
INTERMEDIATE AND ADVANCED: Continue with “I am determined to. . .” statements.
Finish a project (puzzle, crocheting, art project, staying on a team until the season ends, read stories about people who continued on even in the face of failure – Thomas Edison, Abraham Lincoln) or start a long-term project.
GEOGRAPHY/HISTORY:
ALL LEVELS: CASTLES of POLAND: https://handluggageonly.co.uk/2016/10/21/10-amazing-castles-you-have-to-visit-in-poland/
BEGINNER: Sticker Activity Books (Flag and Picture Atlas) ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: National Geographic for Kids http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/explore/countries/poland/#poland-warsaw.jpg
INTERMEDIATE: Sticker or Flag Activity Book or Another Book
The reading selection for Intermediate is about the 7 Sisters Who made their fortune off their long hair. http://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/sutherland-sisters-hair-circus
ADVANCED: Geography Identify Poland on Map. What colors are the flag? Population? Size? Capital? Who is the President? What type of Government do they have? (Parliamentary Republic) http://www.worldatlas.com/articles/what-type-of-government-does-Poland-have.html
How do you become a citizen of Poland? http://www.foreignersinpoland.com/get-polish-citizenship/
CIA Website (Includes information such as heads of state, type of government, national anthem, etc.) https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/pl.html
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/resources/world-leaders-1/
READING/LANGUAGE ARTS:
ALL LEVELS: Read the Polish Fairytale by Herman Kletke: The Glass Mountain, and compare and contrast it with the Brothers Grimm version of Rapunzel http://www.gutenberg.org/files/640/640-h/640-h.htm#link2H_4_0011
BEGINNER: Read another version of Rapunzel from Appendix.
INTERMEDIATE: Read After Happily Ever After: Rapunzel.
ADVANCED: Begin The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway. (pages 9-19) This is a story about a man determined to catch a fish. When done reading this book, write a book report in your journal. Make sure to include Title of Book, Author, and a 3-4 paragraph description of the book. At the end write your recommendation and thoughts – did you like the book, would you give it to a friend to read.
MATH:
ALL LEVELS:
Mother Gothel sings Mother Knows Best and lists all the things that could happen to Rapunzel. We will be talking about Dangers: Real Versus Perceived Dangers. Here is a Probability Dice Experiment https://www.mathsisfun.com/activity/dice-experiment-2.html
SCIENCE:
BEGINNER: Gregor Mendel: The Friar Who Grew Peas Read
INTERMEDIATE: A Book of True Genetics p. 14-22
ADVANCED: Laws of Genetics: Chapter 2
ALL LEVELS: SCIENCE EXPERIMENT:
CHECK ON YOUR CARROTS FROM YESTERDAY.
Extract DNA from yourself: This experiment also appears in Usborne 365 Science Experiment Book. https://www.livescience.com/37252-DNA-science-experiment.html
HEALTH:
We will be studying perceived Dangers versus real dangers. Read Lyrics from Mother Knows Best
http://moneyminiblog.com/interesting/things-more-likely-happen-winning-lottery/
For more books see Appendix and Book List!
COOKING:
Select 1 recipe a day from the appendix – or prepare for a Grand Feast.
Week 7: Day Three:
BIBLE:
ALL LEVELS:
Work on Memorizing Bible Verse. Daniel 1:17 As for these four youths, God gave them learning and skill in all literature and wisdom, and Daniel had understanding in all visions and dreams. The ability to understand the spiritual meaning of dreams is a gift from God.
Watch The Book of Daniel or an animated version of the life of Daniel
BEGINNER:
Draw Daniel in the lion’s den while you read the bible story.
INTERMEDIATE AND ADVANCED:
Read Daniel Chapter 3
Find other biblical characters who had dreams or visions (dreams while awake) such as Abraham, Jacob, Pharaoh, Joseph (Mary’s husband), Pilate’s wife, Peter, Paul, John (Revelation). Continue this exercise tomorrow and the next day.
CHARACTER STUDY:
Definition of Determination: Definition: firmness of purpose; resoluteness
Why does Mother Gothel want Rapunzel to stay? (Possible answers include she wants to keep Rapunzel’s magic hair to herself, she doesn’t want to age, she views Rapunzel as a possession)
BEGINNER:
What type of character did Mother Goethel have? Describe her character traits. What about Flynn Ryder?
The Little Engine that Could or another book from Appendix.
INTERMEDIATE AND ADVANCED:
Continue to work on the project.
GEOGRAPHY/HISTORY:
BEGINNER: Watch your favorite parts of Tangled or watch YouTube Videos of your favorite clips.
INTERMEDIATE: Watch another film.
Discover Poland Pages 4-7
ADVANCED: The Essential Guide to Being Polish by Anna Spysz and Mara Turkek I have assigned chapters from this book, but the entire book is not read. Allow your child to read as much as they would like and feel free to substitute chapters if you would like to cover other material.
READING/LANGUAGE ARTS:
BEGINNER: Each day reread Rapunzel book or select an additional book from the Appendix. (I will not be listing reading again this week for this level.)
INTERMEDIATE: Each day read Happily Ever After. If you finish before the end of Week 2, select another book from the Appendix. (I will not be listing reading again this week for this level)
ADVANCED: Read the Old Man and the Sea p. 20 – 33.
ALL LEVELS: Creative Writing: List 5 Traits of Rapunzel (Determined, Joyfulness, Adventurous, Talented, Artistic, Kind, Innocent, Beautiful, Self-reliant, etc.). List Character Trait for each of the Flynn Ryder, Mother Goethel, and Max (the horse).
SCIENCE:
BEGINNER: Genealogy – Me and My Family Tree. Discuss who you are and where you have come from.
INTERMEDIATE: A Book of True Genetics p. 23-26
ADVANCED: Laws of Genetics: Chapter 3
ALL LEVELS: SCIENCE EXPERIMENTS:
Check on your egg from Day 1.
Extract DNA from a Strawberries: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/squishy-science-extract-dna-from-smashed-strawberries/
COOKING:
Select 1 recipe a day from the appendix – or prepare for a Grand Feast.
Week 7: Day Four:
BIBLE:
ALL LEVELS:
Work on Memorizing Bible Verse. Daniel 1:17 As for these four youths, God gave them learning and skill in all literature and wisdom, and Daniel had understanding in all visions and dreams. The ability to understand the spiritual meaning of dreams is a gift from God.
BEGINNER:
Read the Bible Story of Daniel and have your child tell you about one of their “dreams.” Write the account that they tell you, and save it for them. Periodically revisit their hopes and dreams with them to see if they have changed over time.
INTERMEDIATE AND ADVANCED:
Read Daniel Chapter 4.
Find other biblical characters who had dreams or visions (dreams while awake) such as Abraham, Jacob, Pharaoh, Joseph (Mary’s husband), Pilate’s wife, Peter, Paul, John (Revelation).
CHARACTER STUDY:
BEGINNER:
What type of character did Mother Goethel have? Describe her character traits. What about Flynn Ryder?
Mike Mulligan and his Steam Shovel or another book from Appendix.
INTERMEDIATE AND ADVANCED:
Continue to work on the project.
GEOGRAPHY/HISTORY:
BEGINNER:
Languages of the World: Polish p. 4-9
INTERMEDIATE: Discover Poland pages 8-11
ADVANCED: Essential Guide to Being Polish. Read Chapter 2
READING/LANGUAGE ARTS:
ADVANCED: The Old Man and the Sea p. 34-50
CREATIVE WRITING:
BEGINNER: Describe a place that you have visited. It could be somewhere like your local library or grocery store, or a place you have visited on vacation. Make sure to use descriptive words.
INTERMEDIATE: Select a destination that you want to visit and write 3-5 paragraphs describing the location.
ADVANCED: Define a place where you have visited. Write several paragraphs, but don’t use names. Try to see if people can guess the location just by your description.
SCIENCE:
BEGINNER: Begin the book Climbing Your Family Tree. Select some activities to continue today and tomorrow.
INTERMEDIATE: A Book of True Genetics p. 27-31
ADVANCED: Laws of Genetics: Chapter 4
COOKING:
Select 1 recipe a day from the appendix – or prepare for a Grand Feast.
Week 7: Day Five:
BIBLE:
ALL LEVELS:
Work on Memorizing Bible Verse. Daniel 1:17 As for these four youths, God gave them learning and skill in all literature and wisdom, and Daniel had understanding in all visions and dreams. The ability to understand the spiritual meaning of dreams is a gift from God.
BEGINNER:
Watch Veggie Tales Daniel & the Lion’s Den or Rack, Shack & Benny
INTERMEDIATE AND ADVANCED:
Read Daniel Chapter 5-6
Find other biblical characters who had dreams or visions (dreams while awake) such as Abraham, Jacob, Pharaoh, Joseph (Mary’s husband), Pilate’s wife, Peter, Paul, John (Revelation).
CHARACTER STUDY:
BEGINNER:
Select another book from Appendix.
INTERMEDIATE AND ADVANCED:
Are you still working on your project? If you have finished, consider starting another project that might take a little longer.
GEOGRAPHY/HISTORY:
ALL LEVELS: Learn some Polish: Duolingo
BEGINNER: Languages of the World: Polish, pages 10-15
INTERMEDIATE: Discover Poland pages 12-15
ADVANCED: Essential Guide to Being Polish. Read Chapter 3
READING/LANGUAGE ARTS:
BEGINNER: If you have read different versions of Rapunzel, discuss the differences between books.
ADVANCED: Read The Old Man and the Sea p. 51-63.
Creative Writing: Consider starting a blog and write about somewhere you have traveled or a dream you have to travel.
SCIENCE:
BEGINNER: Climbing Your Family Tree. Select some activities to continue today and tomorrow.
INTERMEDIATE: A Book of True Genetics p. 33- end
ADVANCED: Laws of Genetics: Chapter 5-6
ART:
ALL LEVELS:
Select one or more:
Tangled Tower Craft: https://family.disney.com/craft/tangled-tower-craft/
GOLDEN SUN STENCIL for Lanterns: https://i.pinimg.com/564x/59/63/51/596351fff12e3e9b97da6eac23bc50a8.jpg
TANGLED LANTERNS:
Glass Frosted Lantern: https://video.disney.com/watch/diy-tangled-glass-lantern-display-4e261020ac9ab4d66b4ad985
COOKING:
Select 1 recipe a day from the appendix – or prepare for a Grand Feast.
Week 8: Day One-Five:
This is the catch-up week. There is so much packed in last week that you may want to catch up. Take this week to prepare for your feast, go on field trips, and continue learning about Snow White. (NOTE: The books listed in this section are only listed here and are not in the Appendix. These are if you need additional work.)
BIBLE:
ALL LEVELS: Work on Memorizing Bible Verses. James 1:12 Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life which God has promised to those who love him.
Flynn Rider is a thief who only meets Rapunzel because he is trying to hide from the King’s guards. Eventually, Rapunzel leverages their meeting to get him to take her to see the lights. As Rapunzel gets to know Flynn she begins to see his good qualities.
Towards the end of the movie, when Flynn realizes that Rapunzel will be locked away forever because of her hair, he sacrifices himself to save her by cutting her hair off. He knows this action will cause his death.
BEGINNER:
Memorize verses and continue to read from your Bible.
INTERMEDIATE AND ADVANCED:
Day 1: Daniel Chapter 7-8
Day 2: Daniel Chapter 9
Day 3: Daniel Chapter 10
Day 4: Daniel Chapter 11
Day 5: Daniel Chapter 12
CHARACTER STUDY:
Flynn Rider becomes the hero of the movie by sacrificing himself to prevent Rapunzel from being locked away forever. Study real life heroes. The Disney movie – The Finest Hours (PG-13 for intense sequences of peril) is an excellent movie, based on a true story, about a hero.
Define Hero. Who is your favorite hero? Study more about your hero.
Rapunzel says in the movie: “and when I make a promise, I never break that promise.” Discuss keeping your word. (Read Horton Hears a Who by Dr. Seuss or Help Me To Be Good by Joy Berry)
BEGINNER: Reread your favorite books from last week, or select other books from Appendix.
INTERMEDIATE AND ADVANCED: Continue to work on the project (puzzle, crocheting, etc.)
GEOGRAPHY/HISTORY:
ALL LEVELS: Field Trips/Virtual Field Trips – See Appendix H for suggestions
ONLINE FIELD TRIPS:
George Washington’s Grist Mill: http://www.mountvernon.org/the-estate-gardens/gristmill/
Plimoth Grist Mill: http://www.plimoth.org/what-see-do/plimoth-grist-mill
Lanterman Mills – Youngstown, Ohio http://oldmills.scificincinnati.com/ohio_mills_mahoning_lantermans_page.html
Lists of Mills in Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan, Ohio, Virginia http://oldmills.scificincinnati.com/index.html
BEGINNER: Rewatch Movie.
Day 1: Languages of the World: Polish p. 16-21
Day 2: Languages of the World: Polish p. 22-27
Day 3-5: Continue working with Duolingo online
INTERMEDIATE:
Day 1: Discover Poland pages 16-17; 20-21
Day 2: Discover Poland. p. 22-25
Day 3: Discover Poland p. 26-27
Day 4: Discover Poland p. 31 This page lists different topic areas to explore about Poland. Select one and research further online.
ADVANCED:
Day 1: Essential Guide to Being Polish. Read Chapter 4
Day 2: Essential Guide to Being Polish. Read Chapter 5
Day 3: Essential Guide to Being Polish. Read Chapter 6
Day 4: Essential Guide to Being Polish. Read Chapter 7
Day 5: Essential Guide to Being Polish. Read Chapter 13
READING/CREATIVE WRITING:
Day 1:
BEGINNER: Each Day this week, Read a Step Into Reading Book from Tangled. These books have fun colorful illustrations and a readily found online and the library.
INTERMEDIATE: If you have finished Happily Ever After, make sure to select another book – I recommend Rapunzel’s Guide to All Things Creative.
ADVANCED: The Old Man and the Sea p. 64-77
CREATIVE WRITING:
ALL LEVELS: Rapunzel has a dream. For a Creative Writing assignment have student outline a dream that they have had. Beginning, Middle, and End. (or a dreamlike Rapunzel’s that is something that they want to do).
Day 2:
Watch the Secret Life of Walter Mitty or read the short story. It is about a man who is a dreamer.
BEGINNER AND INTERMEDIATE: Continue reading assignments.
Day 3: Write a synopsis of Tangled – Beginner, Middle, and End. Tomorrow we will illustrate that story.
ADVANCED: The Old Man and the Sea p. 78-88
Day 3: The Old Man and the Sea p. 89-102
Day 4: The Old Man and the Sea p. 103-115
Day 5: The Old Man and the Sea p. 116-end. Write a book report and make sure to include Title of the Book, author, synopsis and your recommendation – would you give this book to a friend to read?
SCIENCE:
BEGINNER AND INTERMEDIATE: Study Simple Machines – there are plenty of simple machines in Tangled. Watch the movie and look for the following simple machines – pulleys, levers. Read some books from the Appendix.
Simple Machines examples in movie: Rapunzel uses her hair as a pulley. Wheel and axel. Wedge, Lever (Flynn jumps onto a “teeter-totter” set-up, screw, inclined plane.
Build a Simple Machine WITH FOOD: https://leftbraincraftbrain.com/stem-challenge-build-snack-mix-machine/
ADVANCED: For additional study, the use of horses in tracking human scent is an amazing science. Tracking horses are better than dogs for hunting for people. Theodore Roosevelt used his horse to track buffalo. http://airscentinghorse.com/home.htm
Music
ALL LEVELS:
Lyrics: I’ve Got a Dream https://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/mandymoore/ivegotadream.html
Study musical selections from the Disney Movie including I See the Light, I’ve Got a Dream, When Will My Life Begin, and Mother Knows Best.
ADDITIONAL STUDY:
- Chopin was from Poland (I have listed books in the Appendix to study Chopin).
- The music from Tangled was inspired by folk-rock music by Joni Mitchell. Look up Joni Mitchell. Listen to folk music. Top 10 Joni Mitchell songs.
ADVANCED: Research the actress who plays Rapunzel and the actor who plays Flynn Ryder. Did they sing their own songs? Who were they? How old? How much did they get paid for their roles? What other work did they do before and after Tangled? Write a paper about your findings.
Art:
Tangled Bookmarks: https://rufflesandrainboots.com/tangled-movie-night/?utm_source=pinterest&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=SocialWarfare
Tangled Tower for kids: http://mommyscene.com/kids/652-diy-princess-tower/
Rapunzel’s Golden Sun Necklace: https://family.disney.com/craft/golden-sun-medallion/
3D Pascal Papercraft: https://family.disney.com/craft/3d-pascal-papercraft/
Make a mobile like the one Rapunzel has over her crib
PHYSICAL EDUCATION:
We already did this exercise last week, but it is so important to run, leap and play that we are going to do it again this week. When Rapunzel leaves her tower, she runs, jumps, leaps, rolls in the grass, swings, etc. Go outside and act like Rapunzel leaving her tower for the first time. It is great to get outside and act like a kid. Even adults should do this sometime.
GRAND FEAST
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