Integrating Video Production into the Curriculum
Video Production Title
Video Type
Documentary
Integrated with the Hands on Habitat Research Model
Description/Overview
A documentary where you explain how organisms interact with their environment.
Approximate Time
Needed
360 minutes (180 research/write, 90 film, 90 edit)
Standard 1: The student who is information literate accesses information efficiently
and effectively.
Curricuculum
Connections/Outcomes
Standard 2: The student who is information literate evaluates information critically
and competently.
Standard 3: The student who is information literate uses information accurately
and creatively.
AASL:
Information Literacy
2A
1. Match resources to topic of interest or need.
3A
1. Students will use print resources efficiently and effectively.
3. Students will use computer/online/digital resources efficiently and effectively.
7. Use appropriate graphic organizers or note cards to record relevant information.
8. Use own words to capture concepts and avoid plagiarism.
5A
2. Apply critical thinking and problem solving strategies.
6A
1. Make decisions to facilitate effective communication of ideas.
MSDE MTLSS: 1, 2, 3, 4 (5 if Internet research is used)
Technology Literacy
ISTE NETS: 1a, 2b, 3b, 4b
Media Literacy
CML Core Concepts 1, 3, 4, 5
Learning Styles
Visual, Auditory, Kinesthetic, Tactile Active, Reflective, Global, Analytical, Field
Independent, Field Dependent
Skills
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Research: Environmental Slide Show
Script Writing
Storyboarding
Ability to work in a team
Public Speaking
Interviewing
Camera Techniques
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Production
Environment
Activities
Differentiation
Assessment
Suggestions
Extension
Computer Editing
Field Production
1. Research topic
2. Organize research
3. Gather B-roll and stills
4. Storyboard
5. Write script
6. Plan production
7. Rehearse
8. Shoot and compile
9. Edit final product
10. Present/ share
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Assign production roles appropriate to student needs and/or abilities
Extended time
Documentary rubric
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Submit to a contest
Peer critique and/or gallery walk
Submit to BCPS Education Channel
Upload to Safari or SchoolTube
Embed in a PowerPoint presentation
Add to electronic portfolio
Broadcast school wide