Integrating Video Production into the Curriculum
Video Production Title

The New Zoo

Video Type Documentary
Description/Overview

Integrated with the New Zoo Research Model

Create a video documentary that details the habitat for your assigned animal.

Approximate Time Needed Varies (research/write, film, edit)
Curricuculum Connections/Outcomes What information does the Zoo Director need to decide which animals should be included in the new Zoo? Why does the Zoo Director need this information?
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
Learning Styles Visual, Auditory, Kinesthetic, Tactile, Active, Reflective, Global, Analytical, Field Dependent
Skills
  • Research
  • Script Writing
  • Storyboarding
  • Ability to work in a team
  • Public Speaking
  • Interviewing
  • Performing
  • Camera Techniques
  • Computer Editing
Production Environment Field Production or Studio
Activities
  1. Research topic : Characteristics of Animals 2nd Sample
  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 Video 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