Integrating Video Production into the Curriculum
__Fear of the Unknown: Parasites
Integrated with the Fear of the Unknown: Parasites Research Model
You will be researching one parasite from one of the following groups:
- Intestinal/Foodborne Parasites
- Bloodborne Parasites
- Environmental Parasites
You will use the information from your research to create a PSA to inform your school community about this parasite and how to avoid infection.
Goal 6 Environmental Science
The student will demonstrate the ability to use the scientific skills and processes (Core Learning Goal 1) and major environmental science concepts to understand interrelationships of the natural world and to analyze environmental issues and their solutions.
MSDE MTLSS: 1, 2, 3, 4 (5 if Internet research is used)
ISTE NETS: 1a, 2b, 3b, 4b
- Research
- Script Writing
- Storyboarding
- Public Speaking
- Camera Techniques
- Computer Editing
- As a class activity, show a sample
- Research topic
- Organize research
- Gather B-roll and stills
- of parasites
- of health issues
- Storyboard
- Write script
- Students use information found in their research to write their script
- Plan production
- Think about where and when to film
- Who is performing? Who is running the equipment? WHO'S IN CHARGE?
- Rehearse
- Shoot and compile
- remember to use good videography techniques
- 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
- Present/ share
- Assign production roles appropriate to student needs and/or abilities
- Extended time
- 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