Integrating Video Production into the Curriculum
Video Production Title
Navigating the Road to the White House
Video Type 4 Minute News Show
Description/Overview

Integrated with the Road to the Whitehouse Research Model

Video segment that covers the issues involved with the Presidential election process.

Approximate Time Needed 360 minutes total (180 minutes to research the topic, create the storyboard and write the script, 90 minutes to film, 90 minutes to edit)
MSDE VSC Connections/Outcomes

Identify democratic skills and attitudes associated with the United States of America
Explain the contributions of people important to the American political system
Describe how individuals and groups contributed to the political system
Explain the importance of civic participation as a citizen of the United States

Identify and use text features to facilitate understanding on informational texts. Use online features: URLs, hypertext links, sidebars, drop down menus, home pages, site maps, and other features characteristic of online text.

Identify and explain language intended to persuade the reader.

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. As a class activity, show a sample of a news show that discusses the election.
  2. Research topic
  3. Organize research
  4. Gather B-roll and stills
    • of candidates
    • of political sites
    • of current issues (Iraq, environment, gas prices, economy, health care)
  5. Storyboard
  6. Write script
    • Students use information found in their research to write their script
  7. Plan production
    • Think about where and when to film
    • Who is performing? Who is running the equipment? WHO'S IN CHARGE?
  8. Rehearse
  9. Shoot and compile
  10. Edit final product
    • Use MovieMaker (or other software)
    • Import the video from camera and/ or other sources
    • Arrange video / pictures
    • Add transitions and titles
    • Edit audio
    • Finalize and save
  11. 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