Jim Henson

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/jim-henson

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Jim Henson born?September 24, 1936
2. When did Jim Henson die?May 16, 1990 (age 53)
3. Where was Jim Henson born?Greenville, Mississippi, USA
4. What is the career?Puppeteer, animator, creative producer, director, filmmaker

Puppetry: The art of creating and performing with puppets, manipulating them to create the illusion of life.
Animatronics: The use of robotics and electronic controls to create lifelike animated figures, often employed in film and theme parks.
Creative Producer: A role in media production that involves overseeing the creative vision and development of a project, often with a hands-on approach.
Toxic Shock Syndrome: A rare but serious medical condition caused by certain types of bacteria, which led to Jim Henson's death.