Stop Motion Animation Digital STEM Activity Technology Challenge Google Slides

Have you wanted to try stop motion animation but don't know where to start? This project walks students through the process and includes everything they need to create their animation!

Students can work independently or in pairs to create an animation of their choosing. Students can then view their animation to see their work. This resource has elements for a dog to complete an agility course. Students will pick obstacles or create their own and then animate the dog completing the course (or avoiding the course and chasing a ball instead!).

Watch the video preview above to see a sample animation.

Please note: You can use the elements for students to instead create a dog agility scene (still image without animation). This option may suit your students better if they struggle with technology or you are short on time. You can have them write a short story about what is happening in the scene.

What You'll Get

• Instruction Pages for Students You do not need to know how to do digital stop motion animation before trying this. All instructions are included, as well as helpful tips!
• Background Scene Pages, Characters, Objects, and Animated Elements Students can used the components provided, create their own, or do an image search to create just the right scene. Everything you need is included for the animation, though students are welcome to design their own elements or find objects online to use.
• Teacher Instructions
• Video Example that shows an animation being built, as well as how to view the animation.

Digital Stop Motion Animation Projects

• Halloween Scene Animation
• Thanksgiving Parade (can use with Balloons over Broadway!)
• Snowman Winter Scene
• Christmas Scene Animation
• Winter Train Scene
• Leprechaun Trap Animation
• Animal Life Cycle
• Insect Life Cycle
• Plant Life Cycle
• Winter Sport Scene

Looking for a Physical Stop Motion Resource?

Stop Motion Animation STEM Project