Commentary on the film: Punctuwool
A perfect support to introduce children to the water cycle!
In particular to recognize the states of water and their manifestations in various natural phenomena, understand the concepts of changes in states of matter, in particular solidification, condensation and fusion.
“Cloud sheep” take us on a perilous journey through the water cycle and depict the different stages of this cycle including precipitation, storms and the journey of clouds pushed by the wind to the sea... where new clouds will form.
The educational activity offered by Émilie from Jeux d'école in the form of a game perfectly accompanies this film.
A short film that can also be compared to Giant Cloud, another portal film with clouds.
Questions about the film: Punctuwool
Understand the story and themes, express your feelings and develop critical thinking.
1How would you describe the characters in the film?
Sheep which, in fact, are more like clouds, and a man in a helicopter who plays the role of a shepherd.
2What is the role of the shepherd in the film?
It is to water, with its flock of clouds, the areas that need it.
3At second 39, the sheep clouds are above a lake. The lake empties and the clouds swell. For what ?
It is the natural phenomenon of the creation of clouds which are charged with humidity above the sea or lakes.
4With what instrument does the shepherd call the cloud sheep to order?
He uses a foghorn. It is a maritime signaling instrument, emitting sound signals to signal obstacles.
5In what situation do sheep clouds produce lightning?
For fun or even when they are afraid.
6By scaring the cloud sheep, what does the shepherd trigger?
A real tornado.
7How are the cloud-sheep having fun at the end of the film and what does that make you think of?
It reminds us of children playing with toy cars. Download in PDF the educational activities of the film Created with the support of the Ministry of National Education and the CNC. Watching the film with the family, educational activities with parents at home and with teachers in class. “PUNCTUWOOL” game (Plastic Arts) (Cycle 2 and 3) Educational activities offered by Émilie from Jeux d'école based on the film Punctuwool. Boat race (Questioning the world) (Cycle 2 and 3) Educational activities offered by Émilie from Jeux d'école based on the film Punctuwool. Discover other educational sheets created with the support of the Ministry of National Education and the CNC...
Download the film's educational activities as a PDF
Created with the support of the French Ministry of Education and the CNC.
Watching the film with the family, educational activities with parents at home and with teachers in class.
Title
Punctuwool
Theme
Climate
Genre & keywords
Comic, Cloud, Rain, Sheep, Despot
Recommended age
5 years old
Duration
4 min 3 s
Realization
Jacob Streilein
Production
Ecole Calarts (California Institute of the Arts)
Country of production
United States
Sound design
Jacob Streilein
