Integrated with A Clash of Cultures: Cultural Conflict in South Africa Research Model

Imagine your group has recently visited South Africa and spent some time researching and studying its culture. You have been asked to present a video which conveys how the traditions and prejudices of that culture have influenced the actions and decisions of its people. Your video must be historically and culturally accurate to realistically portray the situation.

Your research on South Africa and apartheid for your video will need to include some of the following:

• the geography of South Africa
• the history of its people including significant events
• the politics and political leaders
• the traditions and culture of the people
• life under apartheid for both cultures
• writings inspired by apartheid including some primary sources.

Your group will need to research this topic, then prepare a 3-5 minute video to be presented to your classmates.

Interpret information about a specific culture from a variety of sources to present an impression of the culture from a personal point of view.

Organize information from a variety of sources including both primary and secondary research to compose and present a research project.

(MSDE LG 6,7)

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

ISTE NETS: 1a, 2b, 3b, 4b

• Research
• Script Writing
• Storyboarding
• Ability to work in a team
• Public Speaking
• Interviewing
• Camera Techniques
• Computer Editing

1. As a class activity, show a sample of an original student produced video skit examining another culture.
2. Research topic
3. Organize research
4. Storyboard
5. Write script
• Students use information found in their research to write their script
6. Plan production
• Think about where and when to film
• Who is performing? Who is running the equipment? WHO'S IN CHARGE?
7. Rehearse
8. Shoot and compile
• remember to use good videography techniques
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

• 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