Sample Projects Related to the Animation "Secret of Kells"
Exploration of Ireland and Irish Heritage Through the Animated Feature "Secret of Kells"
- Watch the Animation "Seceret of Kells"
- Learn about the "Book of Kells"
- Make your own illuminated manuscript using items found on a nature hike
Project Details
- Go hike and find feathers and berries
- Crush the berries to make an ink for illumination
- Cut the feather to use as a scribe as in the animation
- Copy patterns and themes seen in the animation
- Dry and display
- Discuss the film. Explain about Ireland. Draw to reflect on the film.
