DISCUSS:
What problem do you think emojis solve?
Exploration | 10 min |
Hands-On Activity | 20 min |
In this mini-lesson, students will learn about why and how emojis were invented. In the activity, Finding Faces, students will learn how to use science to trick someone into liking their artwork.
Blank Paper (8.5 x 11")
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1 per student |
Pencil
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1 per student |
This is an activity that kids can do in class or at home, solo or with others. No print-outs needed!
After you complete the lesson and activity, try this extension.
How were emojis created?
What did this lesson make you curious about? What other questions do you have about emojis?
After you complete the lesson and activity, try this extension.
Emojis had to be invented, but you can find faces in objects all around you! Cars are a good example. The headlights of a car look like eyes and the bumper looks like a mouth! Can you find a sad car? A happy car? How about an angry car? See how many emotions you can find in car “faces” around your neighborhood!
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