HDM++Extra+Activities

__** Make sure you complete at least 5 of these activites before the end of term **__ ** 1. Arctic Regions Map- ** Pullman's story takes place in an alternate world that shares geographical similarities with our own. Much of his narrative takes place in arctic regions. Draw a map of the Arctic Circle, labeling countries, major cities, and features including bodies of water.

**2. Comic book-** Using the comic book app or strip designer, recreate a scene from the book.

**3. Author Bio-**Who is Phillip Pullman? Research the author of The Golden Compass and create a one-page bio describing the man, his life, and his other works.

**4. Book Trailer-** create a book trailer for the book using imovie or Reel director. Use images you have found online to help you.

**5. Daemon Discovery-**What is a daemon? Look up the meaning of the word and think about why the author might have chosen to give his characters animal daemons. Then, create your own animal daemon. You can use any medium you like, as long as it can be displayed on the wall of the classroom. Why did you choose this animal? How does it represent you?

**6. Parallel Universes-**The book talks about the existence of other dimensions that the characters are not even aware of. Do a little scientific research into "parallel universes." Write a brief scientific analysis of parallel universes. Then, add your own thoughts---do you think they exist? Why or why not?

**7. Scene it! -**Using the puppet pals app, and photos from online, recreate a scene from the novel. You may work in pairs for this activity.

**8. Character Analysis-**Write a character analysis of one of the following key figures: Lord Asriel, Mrs. Coulter, Iorek Byrnison, Ma Costa, Farder Coram, or Serafina Pekkala. Use keynote to create character fact file. Include a title page, appearance, interests, personality, interesting facts etc

**9. If You Could Meet ...**If you could meet one of the characters in The Golden Compass, who would it be, and why? Write an imaginary interview with a character of your choice from the book. Using a group member, interview them as though they were the character and record their responses as a podcast, using voicethread.

**10. Travel Tours-**Pretend you are an entrepreneur setting up tours for people to experience life with some of the groups discussed in The Golden Compass. Create a travel brochure featuring one of the following: Armored Bear Tours, Witches Tours, Gyptian Tours. You can use a range of apps for this including- phoster, photocard, pages, google maps, etc. Use your imagination.

**11. Golden Compass Poster-**Create a phoster that represents one or more of the themes covered in The Golden Compass.

**12. Trailer-** Using the 'in a world Drama' app create a short trailer for the movie of the Golden Compass

**13. Love Story-**Write your own love story between two characters in the book, such as Lord Asriel and Mrs. Coulter, or Farder Coram and Serafina Pekkala, or two characters of your choice.

**14. Scene Re-enactment-**Create an audio or video recording of yourself re-enacting a short scene from The Golden Compass. Feel free to recruit others to help you re-enact the scene.

**15. Alternate Ending-**What do you think of the ending? Would you have ended the story differently? Here is your chance---write a new ending for The Golden Compass.

**16. The Alethiometer-**Pretend you are the inventor of the alethiometer. Write a short guide that explains to the user how to work the alethiometer.

**17. Pan's Day-**Pretend you are Lyra's daemon, Pan. What did you do today? Write a one-day diary entry as if you are Pan.

**18. Northern Expedition-**You are a scientist headed north to study Dust and the Aurora. Write a mission plan for your expedition. Include your goals, your hypotheses, and a list of supplies and equipment you will need