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Worksheet 4: Create a New Character
(Teacher Instructions)

Describe the “New Character” project (directions below). Then have students watch The Greatest Good , Disc 1, Part III, Chapter 23 (WWII- chapter ends when Housing sign comes on stating “Wyatt Sees End of Lumber Bottleneck” - 3minutes ) fast forward to Chapter 28 (Smokey Bear – end when Pres Eisenhower comes on - 2 minutes). Then have them watch The Greatest Good , Disc 3, Smokey Bear the Rudy Wendelin section (3minutes) and the Smokey Bear Posters section (12 minutes) (20 minutes total playing time). If the Smokey Bear Poster section of the film is too long, students can also view the posters on-line in Smokey's vault.

“Create a New Character” Directions:

After watching sections of The Greatest Good to gain a better understanding of Smokey Bear, his message, and the reasons behind his message, you will create your own "new character." You are responsible to create a new character for the U.S. Forest Service or other natural resource agency that sends a new Public Relations message about fire. The new character should help explain and promote the importance of fire to forest ecosystems or promote the use of prescribed fire to reduce fuel loads. You should draw or build a model of this character. The picture or model should also contain some type of message or slogan similar to "Only you can prevent forest fires!" The message can be displayed in any creative way you would like; however, in some way it should communicate your basic message. Here is the New Character Rubric to give you a better idea of the expectations of this project. Let's go over the rubric and see if there are any questions before we begin. (Read and discuss Rubric 3)