Integrating Video Production into the Curriculum
Pre-Columbian Societies
Aztec, Inca, and Maya Civilizations
Integrated with the Pre-Columbian Society Research Model
You are to use the information about the Pre-Columbian societies that you collect to create a visual presentation in a video format.
Identify the criteria used by archaeologists to define a civilization
Examine ancient civilizations of Latin America
MLO 2.16, CS 3.2.8.1, 3.8.8.4
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
- View an example that focuses on both the characteristics of the Mayan civilization and its downfall. It is a good example of how to present the information needed for this project.
- Research topic
- Organize research
- Gather B-roll and stills
- Pictures of culture artifacts
- Maps of the cultures (can be scanned if a scanner is available)
- Video of cultural sites
- 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 perfoming? 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