lion king

1CONTENTS Introduction 1 Why The Lion King is an exciting learning resource 2 About Disney’s The Lion King 2 Introducing the story of The Lion King 3 The Lion King Singing Celebration 5 Simba dance activity (3-5 years old) 6 Simba music activity (6-7 years old) 8 Pumbaa composition and freeze frames activity (7-9 years old) 10 Timon music activity (9-11 years old) 12 Preparing for a performance 14 Pick and mix activities across the curriculum 15 Hakuna Matata lyric sheet and music 18 Singing Celebration fun stuff 29 Bug buffet 30 Activity sheet 31 Colouring sheet 32 The Lion King Singing Celebration schools’ competition 33 How to enter 35 Teacher declaration and letter 36 Competition rules 40 Competition terms and conditions 40 Competition checklist 42 INTRODUcTiON (teachers’ notes) Welcome to the wonderful world of Disney’s The Lion King and in particular the song Hakuna Matata. In this pack you will find a range of resources to support the primary curriculum through music, dance and enjoyment. This pack is designed to be flexible and to be used in whatever way is useful for teaching and learning in your school, from stand-alone lessons to whole school assemblies, collapsed curriculum days or performances for parents. In this pack you will find: • notes on introducing the story and watching the film with your class • d  etailed lesson plans with music at the centre, leading to a full school performance of the song Hakuna Matata • extension activities across the curriculum • song words and sheet music • fun resources, such as colouring sheets, which can be included in lessons or taken home to carry on the fun of learning • D  etails on how to enter the Lion King Singing Celebration Schools’ Competition including competition rules, waiver and declaration forms Hakuna Matata is the song on which the lesson plans are based and we are offering a great opportunity for your school to video your class performance and upload it to Disney’s website at www.disney.co.uk/lionkingschools to enter a competition. The winning class will get a unique performance from members of The Lion King Musical cast for their entire school at their school’s assembly! For further details on how to video your class and how to enter the competition please see details at the end of the pack or online at www.disney.co.uk/lionkingschools 1 WhY ThE LiON KiNG IS AN EXciTiNG lEARNiNG RESOURcE The story of The Lion King was developed as a new idea for the 1994 film, but The Lion King is drawn from several classical sources: The Epic of Sundiata, which tells the story of the origins of the Mali Empire, the Bible stories of Joseph and Moses and elements of Shakespeare’s Hamlet. It follows a classic narrative structure including journeying, coming of age, and triumph of good over evil. The music and dance opportunities are highly accessible and rooted in both European and African influenced tradition. The subject matter lends itself to exploration of the animal kingdom, African culture, friendship, confidence and bravery and much, much more. Using this popular film will help build a bridge between children’s experience of enjoying a cultural artifact outside school, and their learning in school, thereby raising engagement levels and achievement. ABOUT DiSNEY’S ThE LiON KiNG In October 2011, Disney released a new 3D version in cinemas followed by a new DVD and 3D Blu-ray in November 2011 for a new generation to enjoy. Many of today’s primary school children may only now be becoming aware of it, although others may already know it well. The soundtrack won Academy Awards® for best original score and best original song for Can You Feel The Love Tonight and is the biggest selling soundtrack for an animated movie ever. The lyrics were written by Tim Rice and the music by Elton John, from original compositions by Hans Zimmer. The award-winning stage adaptation of The Lion King opened in New York in 1997 and has since played in 15 different countries, been performed in 8 languages, won over 70 international theatre awards and been seen by over 60 million people. In London’s West End the show is now in its 12th year and has been seen by nearly 10 million people and remains one of the West End’s most popular productions; on the 13th of September 2011, Disney celebrated the 5000th performance at The London Lyceum. Disney’s The Lion King is the highest-grossing hand-drawn animated film in history. 2 What is it about? • What do you notice about the sunrise? What colours are used? • What do you feel when you hear the music? • W  hat party or religious event do you know about. If you are going to watch the film in one sitting. they could also be used as prompts for individual writing: • The Circle of Life is the opening song.INTRODUciNG ThE STORY Of ThE LiON KiNG Watching the film or reading the story of The Lion King is the best way to learn the story and meet the characters. Here are some suggestions for discussion during or after the film. what does it make you think about? • “Being brave doesn’t mean you go looking for trouble” – talk about what being brave means.) • When Simba puts his paw into Mufasa’s larger paw print. You could divide your viewing or reading into shorter sessions. with older children. You can use the scene selections on the DVD or pause regularly to check for focus and understanding. • Scar’s song: how does he impress the hyenas? 3 . with which your family celebrates the arrival of a new baby? is Rafiki? What do you think his part in the story will be? • D  id you notice the cave painting which Rafiki the baboon makes? What sort of character • S  imba sings I Just Can’t Wait to be King. talk through the questions beforehand and revisit them at the end. Pause the film after this song and ask: what do we think of his attitude? Will this thinking make him a good leader? (This could lead into a PSHE discussion on rights and responsibilities with year 5 or year 6. Is he right? Do you think Timon has judged him unfairly? section.g. How does Simba feel? If you could give Simba a bit of advice at this moment. extra carefully because this is the song that you will be learning. 3.  On the interactive whiteboard create a thought cloud of the story and its themes which the children add to themselves. what would you say to him? How does it make you feel? • “ What’s a motto?” Does anyone know? Does the school have a motto? Watch the next • L  ater. 4 . the birth of Simba – written or oral). Hakuna Matata. when the three friends are looking at the stars.  y5/y6 Making a news report of a moment in the film (e. notice what Pumbaa says about them. 2. • Is Simba right to try to leave the past behind him? • D  o you agree or disagree with Rafiki when he says: “the past – you can either run from it or you can learn from it”? • What do you notice about the colours of the pridelands when Simba returns? • How is the atmosphere created by the use of weather and music? • How does the ending make you feel? Further ideas for follow-up: 1. • T  he death of Mufasa. for example while they are colouring in Lion King fun sheets or mask making.  y3/y4 Make a presentation in the form of a mini-documentary (written/oral/powerpoint) on a day in the life of Timon and Pumbaa. This could be done during another activity. uk/lionkingschools Please make sure you have parental permission to video the children and to upload the film where it may be viewed publically on the internet. Full details of how to enter are available on page 32 of this pack and information on how to upload your video is available at www. A Disney-approved waiver form is attached on page 37 of this pack and must be signed by the parent of each child appearing in the video. Don’t forget to video your performance to enter The Lion King Singing Celebration competition.disney. 5 .co.ThE LiON KiNG SiNGiNG CElEBRATiON We have created four flexible lesson plans to build up to a whole school performance: • Simba dance activity is aimed at early years/foundation stage & year 1 (4-6 year olds) • Simba music activity is aimed at year 2 (6-7 year olds) • Pumbaa composition and freeze frames activity is aimed at years 3 and 4 (7-9 year olds) • Timon music activity is aimed at years 5 and 6 (9 -11 year olds) We have also included a page on preparing for a performance which applies across all age groups plus a whole range of extension activities for cross-curricular learning. rehearse and present a performance based around the song Hakuna Matata Preparation  Claves or similar to keep the beat.) • Play the Bridge Walk section of the song with the children marching along in time – this will help them to find the pulse. Ask them to sit and clap along on knees • Introduce to the song in order to get a sense of the pulse. Who has heard the song before? Who knows what film the song is • After from? What type of animals are they? What sounds do they make? How do they move or sit? Can you make a face like • Ask children to practise saying the phrase Hakuna Matata to their neighbour. This lesson is suitable for use on an interactive whiteboard. DVD clip. Lesson objectives • To find the pulse in the song Hakuna Matata • To perform a marching dance to accompany the song Hakuna Matata • Practise.SimBA DANCE ACTIVITY (age 4 . while whispering the phrase • The over the top. Ha-KU-na Ma-TA-ta Ha-KU-na Ma-TA-ta 1 2 1 2 6 . Lion King pictures. Activity Timon or Pumbaa? What do the words mean? What language is it? Where do they speak that? Where is that on the globe? (See Pick and Mix section for more on this. Children need to be aware of where the pulse falls within the phrase: children should be encouraged to tap the pulse on their knees. Songwords projected or printed. Lesson introduction the song Hakuna Matata – have it playing as the children come in. the song has finished.6 years) Children will learn to perform or create a dance/movement piece to accompany the Bridge Walk section of the song Hakuna Matata. pose some questions. to practise a vocal ostinato (a repeating rhythmic pattern) by whispering the phrase “Hakuna Matata” in time • Children to a steady pulse. Timon and Pumbaa at one end of a line of children representing “trees” or “obstacles”. The lead child could change the movement and the others copy. 3c. which could be added • Once to the marching and the chanting. Plenary Try to record the “final” class performance with a video recorder and allow the children to evaluate their performance. then stoop. iv)  Three children representing Simba. ii)  The whole class could start by kneeling/sitting on the floor and tapping the pulse on their knees. 6a . then stand tall. Curriculum links PE: 1a. who encourage him to follow them and then being joined by more and more children as he “grows”. v)  Allow time to try out different ideas and allow the children time to develop their suggestions. iii)  One child representing Simba following two others.6 years) Activity continued a steady beat by clapping or using claves. this time chanting the phrase “Hakuna Matata” as they go. • Ask them to repeat the activity. 2a. The children must be careful not to speed up and to keep the TEMPO steady. If working towards the assembly performance. ask for movement ideas and suggestions. vii)  The children should include DYNAMICS in the performance. to reflect Simba growing up as he goes on his journey with Timon and Pumbaa. representing Timon and Pumbaa. then crouch. The ostinato should begin as a whisper and grow into a chant (mirroring what happens in the clip). then ask the children to march around the room keeping to the beat • Keeping (still whispering). clapping above their heads to symbolise Simba getting physically bigger.SimBA DANCE ACTIVITY (age 4 . Some ideas could be: i)  All the children marching in a line or semi circle. Simba. Timon and Pumbaa could weave in and out as the children chant the rhythm of Hakuna Matata. 1b. they are able to do this with some confidence. vi)  Practise keeping in time with the bridge section from the DVD clip. as Simba grows up the children could kneel up. children can suggest ways to improve the piece before they perform with the rest of the school. one child representing Simba could begin by crawling in front at one end and then get higher and higher as he reaches the other end. Timon and Pumbaa guide Simba through his journey with them.d 7 . constantly swapping the leads. • A  fter the song has finished. Preparation • Collect /make various untuned percussion instruments (see Preparing for a Performance). • Songwords (printed or projected). Ha-KU-na Ma-TA-ta Ha-KU-na Ma-TA-ta 1 2 1 2 8 .SimBA MUSic AcTiviTY (age 6 -7 years) Children will learn to create sound patterns with different textures to accompany the Bridge Walk section of the song Hakuna Matata. DVD clip. Lesson objectives • To find the pulse in the song Hakuna Matata. Children need to be aware of where the pulse falls within the phrase • T he children should be encouraged to tap the pulse on their knees whilst whispering the phrase over the top. rehearse and present a performance based around the song Hakuna Matata. Lesson introduction the song Hakuna Matata – have it playing as the class comes in. Ask the children to sit and clap along to • Ithe ntroduce song in order to get a sense of the pulse. Who has heard the song before? Who knows what film the song is from? What do the words mean? What language is it? Where do they speak that? Where is it on a map/globe? (see Pick and Mix resources. • Practise. Lion King pictures. • This lesson is suitable for use on an interactive whiteboard. • To perform a vocal ostinato chanting pattern to accompany the song Hakuna Matata. • To use untuned junk instruments (see Preparing for Performance).) Activity • C  hildren to practise a vocal ostinato (a repeating rhythmic pattern) by whispering the phrase “Hakuna Matata” in time to a steady pulse. pose some questions. SimBA MUSic AcTiviTY (age 6 -7 years) Activity continued • D  ivide the class and ask half the class to whisper the ostinato while the other half keep the pulse. Practise to get the children in time with the clip. • A  sk 8-10 children who are confident at keeping the beat. The ostinato should begin as a whisper and grow into a chant (mirroring what happens in the clip). Ask them to tap the shakers against their hand or use water bottle drums to keep the pulse. The children must be careful not to speed up and to keep the TEMPO steady. Children can suggest ways to improve the piece before they perform for the rest of the school. swap the instruments so that everyone has a turn. 1c. This group can operate as an orchestra to the younger group who have been working on the SIMBA 1 lesson plan. Curriculum links Music: 1a. 5c 9 . 4c. of the piece. to pick up an instrument. 2a. 1b. 4b. 3b. Plenary Try to record the “final” class performance with an audio or video recorder and allow the children to evaluate their performance. This will add another sound layer to and change the TEXTURE • T he children should include DYNAMICS in the performance. then swap. • When the pattern is established. Reinforce the importance of listening while they’re performing! • Practise keeping in time with the bridge section from the DVD clip. ) Activity • Using the song words. Lesson introduction the song Hakuna Matata – have it playing as the children arrive. Lesson objectives • To compose rhythmic sound-scapes. 10 . • Divide the class and create a composition and a freeze frame group. i) Half the class will be creating some rhythms and sounds to accompany the song. Lion King pictures. ask all children to sing along to the clip to get a sense of the shape of the song.9 years) Based on the song Hakuna Matata. The activities can be rotated in a carousel to take place within one lesson or can be split into separate sessions. Lion King masks**.PUmBAA COMPOSITION AND FREEZE FRAMES ACTIVITY (age 7 . • To create visual ‘freeze frames’. **See Pick and Mix resources. pose some questions. • A  fter the song has finished. Children will learn to: • Create different sounds on percussion instruments to accompany the song. • O  utline the tasks. • Create ‘freeze frames’ to represent key moments from the song. songwords (printed or projected). This lesson is suitable for use on an interactive whiteboard. Preparation Collect /make various untuned percussion instruments*. Ask the children to sit and clap along to the • Isong ntroduce in order to get a sense of the pulse. • Allow time for practising and refining their ideas. *See Preparing for a Performance. DVD clip. ii) Half the class will create freeze frames for key moments in the song. Who has heard the song before? Who knows what film the song is from? What do the words mean? What language is it? Where do they speak that? (See Pick and Mix resources. whole school performance you will need to cast three actors from this group to perform the spoken section of Hakuna Matata. 4b. 5a. See Preparing for Performance for tips for actors. 1b. Here are •  some suggestions: i) Timon and Pumbaa welcome Simba to the savannah ii) Pumbaa singing about how sad he used to feel iii) Encouraging Simba to try the bugs iv) The saying of the phrase Hakuna Matata v) The three friends happy together FREEZE FRAMES Plenary Try to record the “final” class performances focusing on the work of both groups with a video recorder and allow the children to evaluate their performance. Curriculum links Music: 1a. children can suggest ways to improve the piece before they perform for the rest of the school.9 years) Activity continued COMpOsItION • Children should create a simple accompaniment for the chorus. The children need to be aware of where the pulse falls within the song and should practise keeping in time with •  each other and the song clip. Extension – for the final. The children should work together to select and choose different kinds of untuned percussion instruments •  (e.d 11 . scrapers/shakers/woodblocks/junk percussion) and create sounds that work well together and fit with the music. 3b. 5c Drama: 4a . Still photographs of the final freeze frames could be projected as a slideshow back drop to the final performance. 2b. Children should choose 3 or 4 key moments from the song to represent with tableaux or freeze frames.g. If working towards the assembly performance.PUmBAA COMPOSITION AND FREEZE FRAMES ACTIVITY (age 7 . 2a. g. • Compare and contrast the songs focusing on the performance styles.) Activity • Begin by warming up the voices – see the www.singup. • Look at the messages conveyed in the two songs. 12 . Preparation Song words (could be projected).g. • To compare the song styles. • A  fter the songs have finished. Lesson objectives • To understand the messages in the two songs. • Perform the songs with confidence. Bananas of the World Unite. focusing on both pulse and rhythm. 12321 and Senwa dedende. zip zop na na. Lesson introduction • Introduce the songs Hakuna Matata and Circle of Life. sheet music. DVD clips of the songs. 121. Teacher or child says the words and the class echo. This lesson is suitable for use on an interactive whiteboard. i) Rhythmic chants: sing chants to warm up at the beginning of a lesson e. e. Who has heard the songs before? Who knows what film the songs are from? What do the words in Hakuna Matata mean? What are the main messages within the songs? Are there any similarities in the songs or do they have a contrasting message? (The class may notice that they both have repeated vocal ostinato sections.11 years) • Children will learn to sing the songs Hakuna Matata and Circle of Life. Practise. pose some questions. This session could be divided into two lessons. • Sing the songs confidently with a view to performing them in a whole school assembly.TimON MUSIC AcTiviTY (age 9 . ii)  Also use short rhythmic words.org for more details on the warm-ups listed below: iii) Vocal warm-ups: 1. 3c. to get a sense of the shape of the song. Try to record the “final” class performances focusing on the work of the whole class singing both songs: Circle of Life in unison followed by Hakuna Matata in parts.TimON MUSIC AcTiviTY (age 9 -11 years) Activity continued • B  egin with Hakuna Matata. Curriculum links Music: 1a. following the colour coding of the song sheet. without breathing into the chest and without raising the shoulders) by asking the children to take a drink of air that goes right down low. To stop the shoulders rising. look at the key singing skills. 5c. Humming phrases of songs will also encourage an unforced. revisit Hakuna Matata and divide into parts for the final chorus. iii)  BREAThiNG – thinking of the diaphragm during the long notes. 5a. iv) REhEARSAl – focusing on the performance of the songs and the context of the scenes in the two songs. “as if your tummy is a tank of air”. v) PERfORmANcE – thinking about the songs in the context of the rest of the story. Focus on: into Timon. 5e 13 . If working towards the assembly performance. teach the song a section at a time. use a follow-my-leader activity. ii) ThE SiNGiNG fAcE – encourage the children to lift the face by smiling. They will be singing the main body of the song. 1c. encourage the children to place a hand just above their tummy button. 4a. knees loose and feet apart. To help them project the sound. Then using “my turn. children should imagine carrying heavy objects in each hand. Encourage low breathing (that is. well blended sound. ask all children to follow the words as the clip plays. Try to capture both songs with a video or sound recorder and allow the children to evaluate their performance. Divide the class • Once the children are familiar with the song. 4b. Using song sheet provided. your turn” technique. to use the diaphragm to let the air go slowly. Everyone should breathe together through their mouths. Remind the children to focus on their own part while being aware of the others. up to the spoken section. Plenary Once confident with the two songs. Pumbaa and Simba groups. 4d. i) POSTURE – encourage good posture by asking children to stand tall. children can suggest ways to improve the piece before they perform for the rest of the school. soft-headed beaters or hard drum sticks to make different sounds. learning the song and rehearsing. Remind actors that they will need to take deep breaths to reach the back of the hall with their voices. in case curious fingers open it! Empty water containers from water coolers make excellent drums – experiment with using the flat of a palm.PREpARiNG fOR A pERfORmANcE Planning As a whole class. extend the ostinato section or repeat the chorus to enable each group a chance to show their work. it is a very natural reaction and gives performers the buzz they need to give a great show! You can even link this to Science and explain that it’s part of the adrenalin reaction. Watch closely how Timon does it. will be keen to sing the song. Performing Be aware that some children are genuinely very nervous of performing. Warm up speaking voices with tongue twisters. Play on the base of the container. We don’t need to run away. so. so make sure that your performance ends with a reprise of the chorus of ‘Hakuna Matata. Decide how many times you will run through the song. encourage the children to suggest what needs to be included: e. Tips for actors The ability to change from singing to speaking voice while staying in character is a classic technique from musical theatre. Explain that professional actors and singers get nervous too. backdrop painting.g. Elastic bands over yoghurt pots can be effective to create a pizzicato effect. Making junk instruments Simple shakers can be made by half-filling plastic food containers with rice or dry lentils – snap the lid on and tape round it. 14 . like Simba. Encourage children to offer feedback – use the two stars and one wish pattern (two things we thought were very good and one thing we could improve on). create a timeline of all the jobs which will need to be done before the performance is ready. Explore ways of including the dance and freeze frame elements form the lesson plans. flight or fight. in which they can all join in. what a wonderful phrase’. there is no real danger. we can meet the challenge and give the show our best fighting energy! Singing together You will find that all the children. playing in unison to compete with the louder sounds. with it lying horizontally across the knee. mask making. but you will need quite a few. as the audience will be accustomed to the volume of the singers and percussion musicians. Rehearsing Make sure rehearsals are broken down into manageable chunks of time appropriate to the year group and keep feedback positive. poster design for the show. whatever age. checking that the video camera is ready and creating invitations for parents. hard-working. Make sure you are aware of where the pulse falls within that phrase. create a colour wash reflecting the colours of the film. lift very carefully off and place on newspaper to dry overnight. Art and design Create a backdrop to the performance – using either: • a collage/mural of African art and flags which could be created in different classes and then put together by y5 or y6. The next day masks can be painted. Trail-blazing! Pupils will have to think hard about syllables and rhythms. The trick is to find a phrase that fits the same rhythm as Hakuna Matata. mouth and eye holes. Explore how the colours change from the warm. Use gummed strips. or use inexpensive lining paper. manes etc. making eye holes and attaching elastic. soaked in water • C – MAKE SURE CHILDREN APPLY A THIN LAYER OF VASELINE TO THE SKIN FIRST AND PLEASE CHECK FOR ALLERGIES. asking children to colour it in and then sticking the face onto a paper plate.Pick AND MiX AcTiviTiES AcROSS ThE CURRicUlUm Lyric writing Hakuna Matata – no worries! is Timon and Pumbaa’s song which sums up how they feel about life. use coloured chiffon scarves to make the grass and rivers. Research the shapes and colours of grasses and trees that might be found there. • backdrops can be painted onto sheeting. • Hand draw/paint masks onto paper plates. Mask making • S imple masks can be made by copying the image of Simba’s face to scale (or Timon or Pumbaa). fun.g. n pairs. fur. Costume and set design • E xplore the block printing techniques of African textile design. welcoming. which could be their own theme song? Brainstorm the positive qualities they think their class has (brave. kind. Can the class come up with a new verse. • D  ress up in bright colours. friendly). leaving a nose. over-layer the strips onto the child’s face. made to measure for each child straight onto their faces.Year Five is Amazing. lucky enough to have stage lights in your school. When complete and just beginning • Ito dry. explore how using different coloured gels can change the • imood f you are of the scene. • a landscape of the African savannah. Hard-working. this will give each class the chance to sing their theme song as an extended chorus. adding tissue paper or a collage of fabric to create texture. If you are preparing for a school Hakuna Matata assembly. • u  sing diluted poster paints. e. reate masks from scratch. happy savannah to the monochrome world of the pridelands after Scar’s hyenas have decimated the herds. 15 . History and citizenship esearch the history of the Mali Empire. which evokes the sense of the animals migrating. travels across the space. founded by Sundiata. Mozambique. where they are all lion cubs practising pouncing.Pick AND MiX AcTiviTiES AcROSS ThE CURRicUlUm continued Dance and movement Explore traditional African dances and design a welcome dance that fits in with the Hakuna Matata pattern. Use a large world map or project onto the whiteboard. Mauritius. Rwanda. Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo but it is also spoken by communities in the following countries: Burundi. Southern Sudan. Seychelles. The pouncing lesson Revisit the film (at approximately 09. The whole class could play a version of grandmother’s footsteps. They need to move like lion cubs. it could represent Zazu’s tail feather. Explain that the animators of the film watched real animal movement to get the drawings right. If Zazu. Can they show you where Africa is? Do they know which language the words Hakuna Matata come from? (Kiswahili. but also known as Swahili). who then becomes the new Zazu. Oman. Choreograph a dance to The Circle of Life. or point to. which is stolen by the successful Simba. walks.48 minutes). the hornbill. • S  ONS AS hEiRS – What has recently been in the news about the British royal family? Geography Ask if the children know where The Lion King is set. Explore how each animal stands. Malawi. Mark. who was at first denied his rightful • A  FRICAN HiSTORY – R place as heir. If you are using a paper map link up all the points with ribbon or coloured thread to show we are all part of one world family. 16 . Comoros. Somalia. Kenya. so they should think about how domestic cats move when they are getting ready to pounce. One version of this game includes a ribbon tucked into the belt of the ‘grandmother’ – in this case. Does anyone know in which countries in Africa it is spoken? Did you notice other points in the film when Swahili is spoken? Swahili is the official language of Tanzania. as it is officially called. The movement of animals Watch the opening sequence and The Circle of Life. Can you find the flags of these countries? These could be painted and added to a backdrop for the performance or added to a display. Assign each child an animal to watch. catches them moving he will send them back to the beginning. on the map any countries which people in the class have visited or where they have family. If you watch the whole film. Social and Health Education) DealINg WIth BereaVeMeNt For some children in your class.  “Asante sana” means “thank you very much” – the rest means “you’re a baboon and I’m not” – just as Rafiki says. bereavement will be a reality. Wewe nugu mimi hapana” – Simba asks him what it means. Thank the child for telling you about what has happened and remind everyone that it is very important to share our feelings. another family member or even a pet. find out about African lions.bbc. Try: • www.nationalgeographic. It is a nonsense rhyme sung by children.uk/nature/life/Lion • animals.co.com/animals/mammals/african-lion/ Here are a few research questions to get started: • Trace or print a map of Africa – colour in where African lions live • What do they eat? • What is their habitat like? • How far do they roam? • Can you find three facts about their family life? PSHE (Personal.  Why not practise saying “asante sana” and then research all the different ways of saying “thank you” that children and staff in school might know. Science – animals Research task: using the school library or the internet. This is a normal and healthy response and will give the child an opportunity to share. whether it is the loss of a parent or grandparent. Simba’s story may trigger sad feelings.Pick AND MiX AcTiviTiES AcROSS ThE CURRicUlUm continued Did you know? • Several character names are based on words in Swahili • Simba means Lion or courageous warrior • Nala means gift • Mufasa means king • Pumbaa means lazy or careless – is that a fair description of him? • When Rafiki sings: “Asante sana squashed banana. 17 . ESSENTiAl RESOURcES HAkUNA MATATA LYRic ShEET AND mUSic 18 . . Hey! Pumbaa! Not in front of the kids! Oh.disney... When I was a young wart hog Very nice Thanks He found his aroma lacked a certain appeal He could clear the savannah after every meal Timon Pumbaa I’m a sensitive soul though I seem thick-skinned And it hurt that my friends never stood downwind And oh.co.Simba Hakuna Matata! What a wonderful phrase Hakuna Matata! Ain’t no passing craze It means no worries for the rest of your days It’s our problem-free philosophy Hakuna Matata! Hakuna Matata? Yeah.. Sorry Hakuna Matata! What a wonderful phrase Hakuna Matata! Ain’t no passing craze It means no worries for the rest of your days It’s our problem-free philosophy Hakuna Matata! Hakuna Matata! Hakuna Matata! Hakuna Matata! Hakuna Matata! Hakuna Matata! Hakuna Matata! Hakuna Matata! Hakuna! It means no worries for the rest of your days It’s our problem-free philosophy Hakuna Matata! (repeats) I say “Hakuna” I say “Matata” Ha-kuuu-na Matata Hakuna Matata (repeat while fading loud to soft) Music by Elton John. What’s a-motto with you? Those two words will solve all your problems That’s right.uk/lionking 19 . lyrics by Tim Rice Join in the fun at www. It’s our motto! What’s a motto? Nothing. the shame He was ashamed Thought of changin’ my name Oh! What’s in a name? And I got downhearted How did ya feel? Everytime that I. when he was a young warthog. Take Pumbaa here Why. 20 . 21 . 22 . 23 . 24 . 25 . 26 . 27 . 28 . THE LION KING SINGING CELEBRATION MORE FUN STUFF 29 . © 2011 Disney 30 . 31 . 32 . ThE LiON KiNG SiNGiNG CElEBRATiON SchOOlS’ cOmpETiTiON 33 . co.uk/lionkingschools to upload your video and be in with a chance to win a magical and memorable prize for your school to enjoy.disney. Disney is giving schools the chance to enter a unique competition. Designed to get your school singing.co. music group.uk/lionkingschools your video will be entered into a competition to win a unique performance from members of The Lion King Musical at your school’s assembly. singing Hakuna Matata from Disney’s The Lion King. year. 34 . Once you have made your video and uploaded it via the website at www.ThE LiON KiNG SiNGiNG CElEBRATiON SchOOlS cOmpETiTiON To celebrate the creation of The Lion King Singing Celebration School Pack. Hakuna Matata is a great song to sing and The Lion King Singing Celebration School Pack is full of great ways for you and your students to learn the music and pull together a performance to remember. choir or group of your choice. all you have to do is video your class.disney. Read on to find out more about how to enter and also make sure to visit www. 35 . Hammersmith. A list of the children whose legal guardian or parent has consented to appear in the video is attached in Appendix B. I have prior authorisation from the head teacher at the above mentioned school for my class to take part in The Lion King Singing Celebration Schools’ Competition. Your class video will only be eligible to be entered into the competition and published on the website once Disney is in receipt of this signed declaration) Page  1  of  5   36 . The Lion King Singing Celebration – Schools’ Competition. 4. That I have informed the parent or legal guardian of each child appearing in the competition entry video and have their consent for their child to appear in the video. A copy of the letter which was sent to each parent is attached at Appendix A. 5. I am a head/music teacher at the above mentioned school. which will be posted on www. 3 Queen Caroline Street. 3.Teacher Name: ________________________________ School Name: ________________________________ Class Name: ___________________________________ School ID Number: ______________________________ THE LION KING SINGING CELEBRATION – SCHOOLS’ COMPETITION TEACHER DECLARATION I _________________________________________(teacher name) at __________________________________________________(school name). ACKNOWLEDGED AND AGREED BY SIGNED _________________________ DATE ___________________________ (Please sign and return this to The Walt Disney Company Limited. London W6 9PE. That I have read and agree to the full terms and conditions of the competition as set out on the Disney website and in The Lion King Singing Celebration Schools’ Pack.disney. do hereby DECLARE AND UNDERTAKE as follows: 1.uk/lionkingschools and therefore will be publically available on the internet. 2. 6.co. No child whose legal guardian or parent has not consented to their child taking part in the competition appears in the competition video. Kind regards. If you do not wish your child to take part in the competition element of The Lion King Singing Celebration please either contact the school or complete the attached slip below. for a chance to win a unique performance from The Lion King Musical cast for their entire school. If you have any questions please contact me directly.uk/lionkingschools where it will be judged by a panel of judges based on ‘best performance’ of the song. for use in UK primary schools.co. In order to enter the competition we will be videoing your child’s class performing Hakuna Matata. By taking part in The Lion King Singing Celebration each music class will have the opportunity to enter into a competition.Teacher Name: ________________________________ School Name: ________________________________ Class Name: ___________________________________ School ID Number: ______________________________ Appendix A Example letter to send to parents for consent NOTICE: THE LION KING SINGING CELEBRATION – SCHOOLS’ COMPETITION The Lion King Singing Celebration School Pack is a set of themed lesson plans created by The Walt Disney Company.disney. [teacher name] [teacher contact details] ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Return slip Legal Guardian/Parent name: ________________________________________________ Child Name: _____________________________________________________________ □ I do not consent to my child taking part in The Lion King Singing Celebration Competition Page  2  of  5   37 . The competition entry will be uploaded to Disney’s The Lion King website www. The performance will take place at the winning school during morning assembly. As music is a mandatory part of the primary school curriculum The Walt Disney Company aims to support schools to inspire and build on the real enthusiasm for music through these The Lion King themed lesson plans. Teacher Name: ________________________________ School Name: ________________________________ Class Name: ___________________________________ School ID Number: ______________________________ Appendix B List of children appearing in video and confirmation that consent obtained PARENT/GUARDIAN CONSENT OBTAINED (please tick) PRINT CHILD’S NAME Page  3  of  5   38 . Teacher Name: ________________________________ School Name: ________________________________ Class Name: ___________________________________ School ID Number: ______________________________ PRINT CHILD’S NAME PARENT/GUARDIAN CONSENT OBTAINED (please tick) Page  4  of  5   39 . a. You must register your school details with Disney and create a schools’ account to enter. By participating you agree to the requirements set out in all promotional materials and the following general terms and conditions.co. 2012. The Walt Disney Company. General terms & conditions The Promoter is The Walt Disney Company Limited. Entries must be completed online by the closing date. Only online entries via the competition website will be accepted. The teacher must submit and return a declaration (provided in The Lion King Singing Celebration Schools’ Pack) to Disney at the address below.Disney Competition Rules One winning class will win a performance from members of The Lion King Musical cast for their entire school at their school’s assembly. b. If you have any questions please contact Customer Services at help@disney. Prize details: 40 .disney. 2012 at 16h00 Only valid for schools registered in the United Kingdom. Please do not wear clothes with visible logos or brand names (display of school badges is fine). your class is encouraged to have fun and sing with gusto! Start date: Closing date for entries: Entry restrictions: December 12th. The winning class will be selected by a panel of judges who will select the entry demonstrating the ‘best performance’ of the song. 1. London W6 9PE (“Disney”). Further instructions are set out on the website. How to enter: You can enter online at www. London W6 9PE.uk or write to The Lion King Singing Celebration – Schools’ Competition. Video your class singing along to Hakuna Matata from The Lion King.uk/lionkingschools. Get some handy tips by reading our Video Tips Guide! General video upload rules • • • Video must be of your school class only. One winning class will win a performance from The Lion King Musical cast for their entire school at their school’s assembly. Valid entry must be submitted by either a head teacher. You must register your school details and have an active schools’ account to enter. Maximum one entry per class. Videos should be no longer than 10 minutes. c. 3 Queen Caroline Street. ‘You’ means the authorised teacher responsible for entering the competition in accordance with these rules.co. 3 Queen Caroline Street. 2012. The teacher of the winning class will be notified by Disney by May 5th. Schools may enter more than one class. 2011 April 15th. music or class teacher. You must have prior consent from a legal guardian/parent of each child featured in the video. Disney will work with the winning school to select a mutually suitable date for the performance. The performance date must take place by June 30. Eligibility. The teacher must obtain the permission from each parent whose child appears in the video. upload the video to the site and your class could win a unique performance from members of The Lion King Musical for your entire school. incomplete. 13.uk . Publicity. b) Competition entries and/or shortlisted entries will be reviewed by a panel of judges and a winner will be selected according to the judging criteria set out on the competition entry page. For online entries: Disney cannot guarantee continuous. Disney reserves the right to disqualify late. class name. yahoo. The winning video will be published on www. uninterrupted or secure access to the website and is not responsible for any disruption to the competition or the website due to technical problems or otherwise due to events outside of its reasonable control. a. Unless otherwise stated in the prize description. 3. Disney's decision to select any winner is final and we reserve the right not to correspond on any matter. or has provided false information or has acted unethically in any other way. We will ask you to provide a list of the names of the pupils appearing in the video together with confirmation that each legal guardian/parent has permitted their child to participate. To enter we will ask you to register your school details with us. If your class wins and either you are not contactable or your school declines to accept the prize. misdirected. accepts no responsibility for loss or damages as a result of anyone participating in the competition or any aspect of any prize awarded. Competition. 10.2. their winning entry) go to the Disney Winners' Gallery or send a stamped and addressed envelope to the Customer Services address on the competition entry page quoting “Winners List”: The Lion King Singing Celebration – Schools.com' or by phone with a follow up e-mail. contain inappropriate material or breach any of these terms and conditions. Winning class may be required to participate in reasonable related publicity without further payment or permission. 11. 8.co. For information regarding the name of the winning school (and. 5. Disney has arranged this competition in good faith but. cancel or terminate the competition or extend or resume the entry period or disqualify any participant at any time without giving advance notice and will do so if it cannot be guaranteed that the competition can be carried out fairly or correctly for technical. 6. No cash or other alternative prizes are available. b.com. Any email which appears to come from Disney but using a different ending (e. Your details and information will be used to administer the competition. except that in the event of circumstances outside of its control Disney reserves the right to substitute a similar prize of equal or greater value. Disney reserves the right to withdraw prize entitlement and award the prize to a substitute winner chosen at the same time as the first winning class was selected or judged to be a winner. lost. If you are in any doubt please contact Customer Services. Disney reserves the right to modify. illegible or invalid entries. Prize Fulfilment. In the event that Disney wishes to contact you in connection with your classes’ entry we will do so via an email ending in 'disney. 4. if applicable. a.g. The judges shall have the sole and absolute discretion to decide on the award of each prize. The laws of England apply and any disputes will be dealt with in the English courts only. a) Disney will moderate all entries and reserves the right not to accept entries which are technically unacceptable. Disney reserves the right to request proof of identity or to verify eligibility conditions and to award any prize to the winning school in person. suspend. Email safety. 14. Prize Confirmation & Acceptance. 12. corrupted. Winner Selection.disney. No purchase necessary. 7. Personal Information. 9. DO NOT respond or act on any e-mail if you are not sure that it comes from Disney. You agree that Disney may publish school name. Publication of any entry does not mean that your class has won. Winners' details. Once the competition has ended all personal information will be destroyed. Disney reserves the right to ask the winning class (or the legal guardians/parents of the children featuring in the entry video) to sign a written release before awarding any prize.com etc) should be treated with suspicion and forwarded to Customer Services. town/city. legal or other reasons or if Disney suspects that any person has been manipulating entries or the results. Cancellation or Disqualification. © Disney 41 . Disney reserves the right to choose a short-list of entries and publish these finalists on the competition website. Disney’s Liability. to the fullest extent allowed by law. hotmail. Keep singing! The Lion King Singing Celebration is all about your school celebrating this majestic story through  the music. 42 .uk/lionkingschools and checked you are able to upload your video?  Have you made a video of your class giving their performance of Hakuna Matata?  Have you uploaded your video at www.disney. so keep the celebration going and keep singing.disney.co. Watch your video as a class and also check out how other schools have performed. Hammersmith. W6 9PE Have you visited the website www.co. Share your performance with parents and colleagues and encourage them to “like” the performance at  www.ThE LiON KiNG SiNGiNG CElEBRATiON COmpETiTiON ENTRY ChEck LiST Have you collected waiver forms for each child that appears in your Hakuna Matata performance?  Have you completed The Lion King Singing Celebration Teacher Declaration form (including both Appendix A and B)  to accompany your entry? Have you posted your completed declaration form and appendices to The Walt Disney Company Limited.co. 3 Queen Caroline Street.disney.uk/lionkingschools?  (remember it can take a few days for your video to appear in the gallery so do keep checking back). London.uk/lionkingschools. The Lion King  Singing Celebration Schools Competition. York. © Disney . with thanks to the staff and children of Heworth CofE Primary School.The Lion King Singing Celebration Song Pack was written by Helen Cadbury and Molly Newton.