Igneous Story Movie Project
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this project is to create a movie to tell the story of the life cycle of an
igneous rock.
OBJECTIVES: Students will be able to include in their movie explanation of the
following:
What is the composition of the rock – minerals and crystal size.
What conditions were necessary for the formation of your rock.
What paths did it follow prior to reaching its final destination.
Where on Earth was it formed?
RESOURCES/MATERIALS: Digital Camera with USB computer link, Pin drive and
Internet, construction paper, markers, props.
ASSESSMENT:
Movie Maker Rubric
2 Points
1 Point
1. Purpose of Story Establishes a
purpose early
on and
maintains a
clear focus
throughout.
There are a few
lapses in focus, but
the purpose is
fairly clear.
It is difficult to
figure out the
purpose of the
presentation.
2. Story Line
Story line is weak Story line is
in either
difficult to follow.
beginning, middle,
and/or end.
CATEGORY
3 Points
Story line has a
clear beginning,
middle, and
end. It is well
developed.
3. Awareness of
Strong
Audience – Middle awareness of
School Students
audience in the
design.
Explains clearly
Some awareness of
audience in the
design. Difficulty
in explaining
clearly the life
Limited awareness
of the needs and
interests of the
target audience.
the life cycle
and vocabulary
associated with
igneous rocks.
cycle and
vocabulary
associated with
igneous rocks.
4. Voice Quality
Voice quality is
clear and
consistently
audible
throughout the
presentation.
Voice quality
fluctuates
throughout the
presentation.
Voice quality needs
more attention.
5. Narration
The pace fits
the story line
and helps the
audience really
"get into" the
story.
Occasionally
speaks too fast or
too slowly for the
story line.
No attempt to
match the pace of
the storytelling to
the story line or the
audience.
6. Image Quality
Images create a
distinct
atmosphere or
tone that
matches
different parts
of the story.
An attempt was
made to use
images to create an
atmosphere/tone
but it needed more
work. Image
choice is logical.
Little or no attempt
to use images to
create an
appropriate
atmosphere/tone.
7. Story Detail
The story is told The story seems to The story needs
with exactly the need more editing. extensive editing.
right amount of
detail - not too
short or too
long
8.
Grammar and
Grammar/Language usage were
correct and
contributed to
clarity, style
and character
development.
Grammar and
usage were
typically correct
but errors detracted
from story.
9. Content
The story
The story contained
contained three of one or two of the
the listed
listed objectives.
objectives.
The story
contained all
four of the
listed
objectives.
Repeated errors in
grammar and usage
distracted greatly
from the story.
Name: _____________________________________
Self- evaluation:
Teacher’s evaluation:
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