Students explore the structural components of drama by mapping plot elements onto a diagram and analyzing how characters evolve through theatrical conflict.

Students will explore the five elements of plot specifically within the context of dramatic scripts, learning how playwrights build tension and resolve conflict on stage.

A 7-minute historical play and supporting materials that explore the origins of the Masskara Festival in Bacolod City, Philippines, focusing on themes of resilience and community spirit during the 1980s.

Students will explore the history of the MassKara Festival, understanding how the people of Bacolod chose to smile through tragedy and hardship. The lesson culminates in a short play performance and a creative mask-making activity.

Finalizing sculptures with a focus on unity and variety, followed by a gallery walk and self-reflection.

The construction phase where teams focus on structural balance and collaborative assembly of their recycled sculptures.

Introduction to the project, material collection via the letter home, and initial collaborative brainstorming and blueprinting.