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

The student who is information literate accesses information efficiently and effectively.  (1)

The student who is information literate evaluates information critically and competently. (2)

 The student who is information literate uses information accurately and creatively. (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