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.
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 Instructor
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. Shauna’s confident message inspires women to find power and break their boundaries.
