Integrating Video Production into the Curriculum
Video Production Title
Biomes:
Now and When
Current and Future
Video Type Documentary (Investigative Report)
Description/Overview

Integrated with Biomes: Now and When Research Model

Working alone or in small groups, you will investigate the components of one biome to determine the interactions and adaptations needed for survival. You will include information on:

  • Geographic location(s) of this biome on the earth
  • Temperature range within this biome
  • Average precipitation within this biome
  • Soil characteristics
  • Unusual physical characteristics of this biome
  • Plant life (flora) - adaptations of plants indigenous to this biome
  • Animal life (fauna) - adaptations of animals indigenous to this biome
  • Food chains/feeding relationships
  • Endangered species indigenous to this biome
  • Human interactions with this biome (economic value)
  • Interesting facts about the biome or its animal and plant life

You will submit a video to provide information to the National Science Federation for their biome model project.
Approximate Time Needed 450 minutes (180 research/write, 90 film, 180 edit)
Curriculum Connections/Outcomes MSDE VSC: Science 6.1.2 The student will analyze how the transfer of energy between atmosphere, land masses and oceans results in areas of different temperatures and densities that produce weather patterns and establish climate zones around the earth.
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
  2. Research topic
  3. Organize research
  4. Gather B-roll and stills (Pics4Learning has copyright free images of biomes)
    • of biomes
    • of examples of plants and animals
  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