Integrating Video Production into the Curriculum
Video Production Title
Biomes: Here and There
Video Type Documentary
Description/Overview

Integrated with the Biomes Here and There Research Model

Your group is responsible for researching and gathering information about two biomes and their ecosystems. As a group you will write a proposal for the exhibit and submit it to the Maryland Zoo committee. Your proposal can be in the form of a video documentary. Each group will be sharing their proposal with the class.
Approximate Time Needed 360 minutes (180 research/write, 90 film, 90 edit)

Curricuculum Connections/Outcomes

MD VSC/ BCPS Curriculum Indicator

Students will use scientific skills and processes to explain the interactions of environmental factors (living and non-living) and analyze their impact from a local to a global perspective.

  • Recognize and describe how biotic and abiotic factors influence an environment
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, Field Dependent
Skills
  • Research
  • Script Writing
  • Storyboarding
  • Ability to work in a team
  • Public Speaking
  • Interviewing
  • Camera Techniques
  • Computer Editing
Production Environment Field Production
Activities
  1. Research biomes
  2. Organize research
  3. Show example of finished biomes video and discuss the project
  4. Gather B-roll and stills (Pics4Learning has copyright free images of biomes)
    • of biomes
    • of examples of plants and animals
  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
    • Record audio narration
    • Finalize and save
  10. Present/ share
Differentiation
  • Assign production roles appropriate to student needs and/or abilities
  • Extended time
Assessment Suggestions

Documentary rubric - adjust as needed
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