Integrating Video Production into the Curriculum
Video Production Title

Movie Money
Video Type Documentary
Description/Overview

Integrated with the Movie Money Research Model

A video presenting an action script: There is a new movie coming out this weekend that you really want to see. Your parents tell you that you have to earn the money to buy your movie ticket. Together, you come up with household chores that you can do during the week to earn money. It is your goal to have enough money saved by the end of the week to buy your movie ticket. To reach your goal you will:   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 What is the relationship between work and money?
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: A Penny Doubling Drama
  • Script Writing
  • Storyboarding
  • Ability to work in a team
  • Public Speaking
  • Interviewing
  • Camera Techniques
  • Computer Editing
Production Environment Field Production
Activities
  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
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