Mayan and Aztec Civilizations 
Integrated with the Mayan and Aztec Civilizations Research Model
You will prepare museum display in video format in which there are images of each artifact, and an explanation of its significance. As a conclusion, you should compare the two cultures using your artifacts to support your assertions. You will present your video display to the class.
360 minutes (180 research/write, 90 film, 90 edit)
Students will use appropriate vocabulary and structures to:
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identify and describe personal possessions such as jewelry and personal items
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state and defend opinions relating to necessities and luxuries and household appliances and furnishings
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understand the interrelationships among geography, cultural perspectives, cultural practices, and products
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
- Interviewing
- Performing
- Camera Techniques
- Computer Editing
- As a class activity, show a sample
- Research topic
- Organize research
- Gather B-roll and stills
- Mayan artifacts
- Mayan culture
- 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