Don't worry about your first days in the theatre shop! This Bundle will safely introduce your students to the hardware, tools, and supplies used in the theatre shop. There are a variety of videos samples, small math problems, step by step visuals for the 2 activities, and an added online (or field trip) Hardware store activity. This Bundle includes the following TPT lessons:- Hardware, Tools, and Materials Presentation - Tool Supply Organization Activity - Create a Mini Flat Activity - Hardware
Here is a bundle from an introduction to an advanced Theatre Counterweight and Rigging System! Don't be afraid if you don't have a true theatre system. I have included activities for schools with and without a full theatre. All together, these lessons could take 1 week to 1 and 1/2 weeks. Enjoy!
If you aren't ready for your theatre students to use power tools to build quite yet, here is a nice introduction to measuring and cutting lumber. The end result will be students making a mini 4 inch by 8 inch theatre flat. (Real life flats are traditionally 4ft by 8 ft.) Print the handout exactly or else the measurements will be slightly off. You can test this out by printing and measuring the large rectangle plywood piece, which should be 4 inches by 8 inches. You can find the exact steps and