Integrating Video Production into the Curriculum
Video Production Title Aquatic Explorers
Video Type Commercial
Description/Overview

Integrated with the Zany Zookeepers Research Model

Use the characteriistics of the Animals in order to produce a commercial to entice people to go to the Zoo.

Approximate Time Needed 240 minutes (60 research/write, 90 film, 90 edit)
Curricuculum Connections/Outcomes Students will apply information in critical thinking and problem solving. Students will apply an information problem solving process model to structure effective research.
Information Literacy AASL: 1, 2, 3
Technology Literacy

MSDE MTLSS: 1, 2, 3, 4 (5 if Internet research is used)

ISTE NETS: 1a, 1b, 2b, 3b, 4b

Media Literacy CML Core Concepts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Learning Styles Visual, Auditory, Kinesthetic, Tactile, Active, Reflective, Global, Analytical, Field Independent
Skills
  • Research
  • Script Writing
  • Storyboarding
  • Ability to work in a team
  • Public Speaking
  • Camera Techniques
  • Computer Editing
Production Environment Field Production
Activities
  1. Research topic
  2. Storyboard
  3. Write script
  4. Plan production
  5. Rehearse
  6. Shoot and compile
  7. Edit final product
  8. Present/ share
Differentiation
  • Assign production roles appropriate to student needs and/or abilities
  • Extended time
Assessment Suggestions Commercial rubric Alternate Elementary Rubric
Extension
  • 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