Frankenstein200

You probably recognize Frankenstein’s creature from the classic Hollywood movie, or as a Halloween costume. In Mary Shelley’s original story, Victor Frankenstein was a science student who built a creature out of dead body parts and brought it to life.

Victor thought his creature looked like a monster, and he was scared of it. Other people are cruel to the creature because they’re afraid of him. The creature is even scared of himself when he sees his image reflected in a pool of water!

Do you think it is fair that everyone thinks the creature is a monster because of the way he looks?

In this activity, you will make a mask that lets you pretend to be someone or something else!

You can download and print these instructions.

Materials

Collect these materials:

Download the Monster Mask template (or draw your own)
Colored markers
Scissors
One large craft stick, or similar, for handle
Tape

Recipe

Decide what you want your mask to look like. You can add extra parts to the basic shape! Use the markers to color it.

What can you add to give the mask character?
How will we know whether your mask is friendly or scary?

Cut out the mask, then make eye holes so you can see.

Tape a craft stick to the back of the mask. It will be easiest to hold if you put the stick on the bottom.

Now hold the mask up to your face, and look in the mirror! How do you look?

Did you design your mask to give it a certain personality or character?
What makes a face seem funny, scary, or just plain weird?

Show us what you made!

Did you make a monster mask? Then share it with us! We love seeing what people make.

SHARE YOUR CREATION!

...and then claim your exclusive Frankenstein200 Award Certificate!