The Dust Bowl Era
and
Great Depression
Migrant Mother – Dorothea Lange
Documentary Project using
Primary Sources
from the US Library of Congress
Checklist for your documentary!
Read and learn about the Great Depression and the Dustbowl
Era.
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Choose a topic.
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Read and take notes from the following sources:
-Databases
-Library of Congress website - www.loc.gov
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Write an outline with at least three of the most important
categories of information that you need to cover in your
documentary.
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For each of your CATEGORIES write at least three (3)
DETAILS to support your main topic. Use the attached paper
to complete this task.
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Write a draft of your script for Primary Access. Your script
should:
 thoroughly cover your topic accurately;
 be 4-5 paragraphs, proofread, and have a unique title;
 and translate to 3-4 minutes for your documentary.
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Reminder: These are the minimum requirements. Feel free to
wow us!
Find images for your documentary. Your images must:
 be pulled from the Primary Access website (see me if you
need additional pictures);
 be sited within your bibliography (title, artist);
 reflect the time period and your topic.
Reminder: There is no limit to your number of photos, but you
must not repeat pictures to fill time.
Record your script! Don’t wait until the last minute!
Publish your video!
Also refer to your Primary Access instructions!
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Research Information Graphic Organizer!
Name(s): _________________________________________________
My Topic: ________________________________________________
First sub-topic:
 Detail 1:
 Detail 2:
 Detail 3:
 Detail 4:
 Detail 5:
Second sub-topic:
 Detail 1:
 Detail 2:
 Detail 3:
 Detail 4:
 Detail 5:
Third sub-topic:
 Detail 1:
 Detail 2:
 Detail 3:
 Detail 4:
 Detail 5:
Primary Access Documentary Rubric
Name(s): ___________________________________________________
Project Title: _______________________________________________
Primary Access URL: _______________________________________
Requirement
Possible Points
Completed Graphic Organizer
2.5
Draft of Script (typed, double spaced)
15
Final Edit of Script
(draft attached)
25
Bibliography (typed, following format –given
previously, FIVE database or loc.gov sources minimum)
25
Script is posted into Primary Access.
2.5
Narration (clarity, speed, voice, sound)
5
Motion (effective, well-placed)
5
Music (appropriate and meaningful)
5
Movie Length (3-4 minutes)
10
Overall effect
5
Total Points
100
Comments:
Points
Earned
Annotated Bibliography Organizer!
Use this to gather your source info! It will save you time later!
Source 1
Title of Database or Website:
Title of Article:
Date accessed:
Publication Date:
Web address:
What you found here:
Source 2:
Title of Database or Website:
Title of Article:
Date accessed:
Publication Date:
Web address:
What you found here:
Source 3:
Title of Database or Website:
Title of Article:
Date accessed:
Publication Date:
Web address:
What you found here:
Source 4:
Title of Database or Website:
Title of Article:
Date accessed:
Publication Date:
Web address:
What you found here:
Source 5:
Title of Database or Website:
Title of Article:
Date accessed:
Publication Date:
Web address:
What you found here:
Reflection about Primary Access project!
1. What did you like about using the
Primary Access Documentary
program?
2. What was not easy about using the Primary
Access Documentary program?
3. Did you enjoy this project? (1=no way, 3=it was
all right, 5=I liked it, I love my video)
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4. Suggestions for next year?