Integrating Video Production into the Curriculum
Video Production Title
Video Type Public Affairs- News, Debate, Interview, Talk Show
Description/Overview

Integrated with the Focus on Foregin Aid Research Model

Working with a classmate, you will assume the role of congressional aides working for a congressman on the Committee on Foreign Aid. Your teacher will assign you one of the countries below for research.

Afghanistan Egypt  Israel Russia
Albania Haiti Jordan Turkey
Colombia Indonesia  Pakistan Ukraine
Cuba Iraq Peru Uzbekistan

Your task will be to gather information about your country regarding its current and past foreign aid received from the United States.You will then determine whether or not the U.S. government should change its foreign aid policy toward that country using details from your research to support your argument. Finally, you will present your recommendation to the Committee on Foreign Aid (your class) on behalf of your congressman.

Approximate Time Needed Varies (research/write, film, edit)
Curriculum Connections/Outcomes MSDE VSC Social Studies Content Standard 2.0: Students will understand the diversity and commonality, human interdependence, and global cooperation of the people of Maryland, the United States, and the world through both a multicultural and historical perspective.
B. Cultural Diffusion: Foreign Policy
1. The student will analyze economic, political, and social issues and their effect on foreign policies of the United States.
d. Evaluate how international issues and interests, such as terrorism, regionalism, and human rights affect federal government policy.
e. Examine U.S. foreign policy related to human rights, such as foreign aid, subsidies to developing countries, and economic sanctions.
f. Evaluate the role of the U.S. government in promoting the spread of democracy.
h. Analyze contemporary concerns that affect international relationships including issues such as world health, nation-building, national security, and weapons of mass destruction.
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
  • Story boarding
  • Ability to work in a team
  • Public Speaking
  • Interviewing
  • Performing
  • Camera Techniques
  • Computer Editing
Production Environment Field Production or Studio
Activities
  1. Show an example of a video debate
  2. Research topic using these resources
  3. Organize research
  4. Gather B-roll and stills
    • of your selected country
    • statistics supporting your country's need for Foreign Aid
  5. Write script and storyboard
  6. Plan production
    • think about where and when to film
    • who is perfoming? Who is running the equipment? WHO'S IN CHARGE?
  7. Rehearse
  8. Shoot and compile
  9. 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
  10. 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 School Tube
  • Embed in a Power Point presentation
  • Add to electronic portfolio
  • Broadcast school wide