Glossary of art and design terms
Based on the Scratch "Animate Your Name" tip tutorial, this mini-lesson has students showing their school spirit by animating their school mascot. The step-by-step instructions assume that the teacher has a little exposure to the Scratch platform.
![Shadow: A Day in the Life of a Video Game Designer [Women in Games]](https://img.oercommons.org/160x134/microsite-wi-prod/media/upload/materials/images/Screen_Shot_2023-01-23_at_2.48.24_PM.png)
When Reina’s not playing games and collaborating with her friend, or building a super-computer with her dad, she’s dreaming of creating video games. After this high schooler learned how to start coding, she became curious about what goes into bringing her favorite games to life behind the scenes. In this episode of SHADOW, Reina heads to the Microsoft Turn10 Studios in Seattle, the company behind Forza Motorsport. There she spends the day job shadowing a female video game designer who shows her the ins and outs of video game development and UX design. Could this be Reina’s future? Tune in to find out.
![Shadow: An Aspiring Drone Pilot Explores How to Get His Career Off the Ground [Drone Pilot Jobs]](https://img.oercommons.org/160x134/microsite-wi-prod/media/upload/materials/images/Screen_Shot_2023-01-23_at_2.48.53_PM.png)
Meet Jeremiah. He’s a homeschooler with a serious passion for drone racing. He’s so into it that he even started taking classes in aerial vehicle design and operation, which got him thinking: What sort of drone pilot jobs exist? So, today he’s exploring one avenue – drone filmmaking – with a real-life professional. Follow him as he spends the day job shadowing Corey from Motion State, an award-winning production company that specializes in capturing sky-high shots for film, TV, and car commercials. And watch what happens when Jeremiah is challenged to capture some epic aerial footage of his own. Will this aspiring drone operator get the job done? Find out on this episode of SHADOW.
![Shadow: An Aspiring Film Director Experiences Life on Set [Film Industry Jobs]](https://img.oercommons.org/160x134/microsite-wi-prod/media/upload/materials/images/Screen_Shot_2023-01-23_at_2.48.07_PM.png)
Ever since ninth grade, aspiring film director Samantha has been using her voice and her vision to tell stories from behind the camera. She’s really into film production and wants to attend film school in the future. But today, the high schooler is in for a big surprise when she pays a visit to a professional set for the first time. There she meets with fellow female director Erica, who challenges the young filmmaker to choreograph and direct her own music video. Does Samantha have it takes? Find out on this episode of SHADOW. And…action! 🎬
The Champion Tree Program recognizes and celebrates the state’s largest trees. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources began documenting these trees in 1941 with the help of the community. People around the state discovered these trees in the Northwoods, in neighbors’ yards and along city streets. The program has endured as a result of people such as yourself. We invite you to join us in honoring and preserving Wisconsin’s natural resources heritage.
Do you know your Wisconsin fish? Wisconsin is home to more than 160 different fish species. The fish species below are most commonly caught by Wisconsin anglers.
Also links to these resources:
Wisconsin's state record fish
Hooked on Wisconsin Anglers' Club
Game fish of Wisconsin poster
Fish Wildcards - A set of 45 fish, plus games, knots, basic fish anatomy, a common fish parasite, and a handy trick to estimate your fish’s weight with a ruler! Two versions:
Match Your Catch, Low-Res Version [PDF] or
Match Your Catch, Hi-Res Version [PDF]
Fish of Wisconsin [exit DNR]
Fish identification database [exit DNR]
Burbot, bowfin and snakehead identification
Wisconsin fish species list [PDF] - a printable document with Wisconsin's fish species.