Integrating Video Production into the Curriculum
Video Production Title

Life Cycle of the Frog

Video Type Documentary
Description/Overview

Integrated with the Life Cycle of a Frog Research Model

We will sequence the life cycle of the frog in a video presentation as we identify the frog's habitat and what it needs to live and grow. A video presenting political, social, or historical subject matter in a factual and formal manner.

Approximate Time Needed 360 minutes (180 research/write, 90 film, 90 edit)
Curricuculum Connections/Outcomes

Standard 1.0 Students will demonstrate the thinking and acting inherent in the practice of science.

A.1 Seek information from readings, investigation, and/or oral communication.

A.6 Collect and record data from investigations.

A.9 Communicate findings from observations and investigations.

B.2 Classify objects according to properties.

B.3 Identify patterns found in the natural environment.

D.3 Construct objects with simple tools using a variety of material and describe the functions of those objects.

Information Literacy AASL: 1, 2, 3
Technology Literacy

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

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
  • Research
  • Script Writing
  • Storyboarding
  • Ability to work in a team
  • Public Speaking
  • Interviewing
  • Camera Techniques
  • Computer Editing
Production Environment Field Production
Activities
  1. Research topic: Frog
  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
Differentiation
  • Assign production roles appropriate to student needs and/or abilities
  • Extended time
Assessment Suggestions Documentary 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