Integrating Video Production into the Curriculum
Video Production Title
Chemistry


Investigating Isotopes

 
Chemistry
Video Type Public Service Announcement
Description/Overview

Integrated with the Investigating Isoptopes Research Model

You will work as part of a research team consisting of four members to gather information specific to the application of radioisotopes in modern science.

Your team will research the following applications:

  • Food and Agriculture
  • Water Resources
  • Medicine
  • Science and Industry

Each team member will collect information on their specific application. You will be responsible for teaching the members of your team about that application.

Your team will then create a ranked list of your groups' recommended choices. You will need to identify the three areas you feel would be most beneficial to the county. You will need to consider the following factors about the country. Your group will create a PSA (Public Service Announcement) presenting your three choices and detailed explanations to explain your choices.
Approximate Time Needed 360 minutes (180 research/write, 90 film, 90 edit)
Curriculum Connections/Outcomes

MSDE VSC: Science Standards/Core Learning Goals

Indicator 3.5.3: The student will investigate how natural and man-made changes in environmental conditions will affect individual organisms and the dynamics of populations.
Information Literacy AASL: 1, 2, 3
Technology Literacy

MSDE MTLSS: 1, 2, 3, 4 (5 if Internet research is used)

ISTE NETS: 1a, 2b, 3b, 4b
Media Literacy CML Core Concepts 1, 3, 4, 5
Learning Styles Visual, Auditory, Kinesthetic, Tactile, Active, Reflective, Global, Analytical, Field Independent
Skills
  • Research
  • Script Writing
  • Storyboarding
  • Public Speaking
  • Camera Techniques
  • Computer Editing
Production Environment Field Production
Activities
  1. As a class activity, show a sample of a PSA
  2. Research topic
  3. Organize research
  4. Gather B-roll and stills
    • of items supporting your research
    • of items supporting radioisotopes in modern science
  5. Storyboard
  6. Write a 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 Movie Maker (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 PSA 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