Integrating Video Production into the Curriculum
Managing the EconomyIntegrated with the Managing the Economy Research Model
The student will research the use of macroeconomic policy to smooth the ups and downs of the business cycle. Based on your knowledge of aggregate supply and demand, decide whether policymakers should influence economic fluctuations to stabilize the economy. You will need to find evidence and documentation to support your stand as well evidence which supports the opposing viewpoint in order to refute arguments presented during a class debate.
MSDE MTLSS: 1, 2, 3, 4 (5 if Internet research is used)
ISTE NETS: 1a, 1b, 2b, 3b, 4b
- Research
- Script Writing
- Storyboarding
- Ability to work in a team
- Public Speaking
- Camera Techniques
- Computer Editing
- As a class activity, show a sample
- Research topic
- Organize research
- Gather B-roll and stills
- of macroeconomics
- 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