Make a hero costume
Create a unique and wearable superhero costume from cardboard to help save the day. A cape, a shield, power boots or a helmet… how will your students be transformed?
Objectives
Preparation
Materials
Makedo Invent Kit
Upcycled cardboard
Markers and craft supplies for decorating (optional)
Activity
Bite-Sized Build
Students design and create their very own wearable cardboard superhero costume using upcycled cardboard. They can add props, decorations and give their superhero a name.
Reflection
Journal Prompts
What makes a hero costume different from other costumes?
How does it feel when you put your costume on?
How does your behaviour differ when you wear a hero costume? Why do you think this is?
What strengths do you possess that make you a superhero (even without a costume)?
Extension
Take It Further
Students consider their personal strengths, then use these to inform the design of their superhero costume.
Design a superhero costume targeting a current issue (eg. climate change).
Create a comic strip where your superhero is the main character, including a name and tagline or slogan for your superhero.