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CARBON ART INTERPRETATION IDEAS Directions: The film Carbon uses a unique storytelling approach of personifying the element of carbon as though it were a human. Below are six choices for art projects based on that same idea of treating carbon as a person. Pick one of the project ideas and use information from the film along with additional research to synthesize your understanding of carbon in a creative piece. Have fun while also making sure your interpretation is accurate to carbon’s “personality traits” and role in the universe!
Design a “Missing Persons” Poster for Carbon
Write and Perform a Monologue from Carbon’s Perspective
Create a one-page “Personal Ad” for Carbon
Include details like where they might have been seen last, who they might be with, etc.
Share observations on current events in the world and environmental issues from carbon’s perspective.
Include details like interests, personality traits, and what they might be looking for in a partner.
Draw a Comic Strip of a Day in the Life of Carbon
Film an Interview with Carbon
Write a Song About Carbon’s Role in the Universe
You can either depict actual processes of carbon in the real world, or create a character personification of carbon.
Partner with a friend, to film a news style interview in which one of you plays a personification of carbon and the other plays a journalist. Discuss carbon’s role as a member of your community.
Either compose original music or write parody lyrics to an existing song. You can find Karaoke versions of songs online to perform your lyrics over.
Carbon: The Unauthorized Biography Curriculum Guide | CFI Education
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