| Program Model | Assembly Performance |
| Artistic Discipline | Theatre |
| Grades | K | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| Min. residency sessions/classroom | N/A |
| Program Requirements | A large projection screen. It is important that the room is well lit but can be darkened to allow a projected image to be clearly seen on the screen. A handheld microphone (wireless is preferred, two if possible) connected to a speaker system loud enough for the group size. One small table or cart for our video projector. One table (6 feet long) for artists' props. An extension cord. Grounded electrical outlets for the projector/monitor, laptop and the inflatable shark. The shark will need a space 23 feet long by 7 feet wide. Please note: they love cozy spaces like libraries, music rooms and carpeted areas instead of gyms if you have smaller groups, but gyms, cafeterias and auditoriums also work. |
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| Availability Notes | Ready to schedule for the 2023-24 school year! |
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About the Artist
Laura and Robert are a sister/brother duo -- zoologists, ocean explorers, award-winning filmmakers, musicians and writers. They've worked with PBS KIDS, The Jim Henson Company and the Smithsonian Channel. They perform for children and families nationwide.
Teaching Philosophy
Laura and Robert are passionate about performances that inspire kids to explore their world and say "Aha!" They use interactive, multimedia methods (stories, music, video) to engage learners and tailor programs to different developmental levels.
Testimonial
"One of the most dynamic, educational and simply unforgettable presenters we have ever hosted. With their quick wit, endless energy, and their gift of musical talent, students and teachers begged me to bring them back soon." -Jane, Teacher
Program Description
Do you wish you could bring the ocean to your school? Or stand next to the biggest kind of shark on the Oregon coast? Or sing songs about all kinds of fish? Then this is the performance for you! (If you've never wished any of these things, we hope you'd like to do them!) Join sister/brother duo Laura and Robert, who are wildlife filmmakers and musicians, for an incredible performance that blends art and science. They take students on an interactive journey around the ocean to discover awesome, funny and surprising creatures that live in the one big ocean that we all share on this planet.
Laura and Robert share true stories, wildlife footage and mysteries from their own filmmaking adventures around the world, from animals on the coral reefs to the open ocean to the Pacific Northwest coast. Why can an octopus squeeze into a tiny hole? Why is a sea turtle being swarmed by fish? What fish is making a clicking sound on the reef? And how did Robert get close enough to sea lions to film them? The program ends with a spectacular celebration of sharks. Laura and Robert sing their popular Great White Shark Song, and then they inflate a life-sized, one-of-a-kind, 23-foot-long, basking shark -- the biggest shark off the Pacific Northwest coast (and a peaceful plankton eater). Students can compare themselves to one of the ocean's biggest fish!
Schools will also receive a digital field guide of the animals discovered during the presentation, along with fun facts and "badges" the students earned along their adventure.
Laura and Robert are seasoned performers and educators, who have performed at hundreds of schools around the country. They've written music for Teletubbies, Sesame Street Studios, PBS KIDS and Animal Planet. They produced the original series Mega Wow for PBS KIDS and have worked with The Jim Henson Company, the Smithsonian Channel and more. Plus, they're a sister and brother who get along! Learn more about them and their work at www.sisbro.com.
Laura and Robert share true stories, wildlife footage and mysteries from their own filmmaking adventures around the world, from animals on the coral reefs to the open ocean to the Pacific Northwest coast. Why can an octopus squeeze into a tiny hole? Why is a sea turtle being swarmed by fish? What fish is making a clicking sound on the reef? And how did Robert get close enough to sea lions to film them? The program ends with a spectacular celebration of sharks. Laura and Robert sing their popular Great White Shark Song, and then they inflate a life-sized, one-of-a-kind, 23-foot-long, basking shark -- the biggest shark off the Pacific Northwest coast (and a peaceful plankton eater). Students can compare themselves to one of the ocean's biggest fish!
Schools will also receive a digital field guide of the animals discovered during the presentation, along with fun facts and "badges" the students earned along their adventure.
Laura and Robert are seasoned performers and educators, who have performed at hundreds of schools around the country. They've written music for Teletubbies, Sesame Street Studios, PBS KIDS and Animal Planet. They produced the original series Mega Wow for PBS KIDS and have worked with The Jim Henson Company, the Smithsonian Channel and more. Plus, they're a sister and brother who get along! Learn more about them and their work at www.sisbro.com.
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Keywords
Ocean, exploration, scientific inquiry, sea, Oregon, coast, sea turtle, fish, shark, sea lion, underwater, filmmaker, music, diving, coral reef, adaptations, water, animals, discovery, scuba, Pacific Ocean, family, video, interactive, science, fun
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