Submitted by: Cheryl Ives
School: Glen Allen Elementary
Summary
After completing our studies of Jamestown (VS3a-g), the students were challenged with creating video segments that would cover the topics that were studied in our unit. The segments covered topics that included, John Smith, Christopher Newport’s fleet, and Tobacco. The students created scripts, that were written in first-person, based on the study materials provided to them and facts that they have discovered while doing their own research. The students had to find and create props and costumes that will help the audience recognize the topic they were speaking about. The filming and editing of the final video product was organized and completed by the students in the classroom. This project allowed the kids be creative and show their personalities in their work while expanding their knowledge of Jamestown.
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The students used provided resources as well as internet research to gather and record information about their topic. Students were encouraged to find unique information that will help make their scripts more interesting.
Communication takes place as students are called to present the information on their assigned person, place, or term. They must collaborate with the technicians, announcer, and other students in order to film and share their information. The final product was shared with the other 4th grade classes and online to be used at home as well.
Students use critical thinking skills when deciding which informatiion to present for their one minute of fame on the iMovie. Problem solving occurs throughout this project as students flilm themselves, adjust the camera, speak clearly, and adjust voice volume.
The students were challenged with writing a creative script and creating their outfits/costumes. Students that had non-living topics, had to be creative when planning their costumes in order to make a connection between their topic and attire. The technicians also had to write a script to create a “talk show” feel to the final product.
