Summary
doc-u-men-ta-ry – adjective, noun plural doc-u-men-ta-ries – adjective
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consisting of or written on documents
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a film or television or a radio program that gives detailed information about a particular subject
You will be creating a documentary which will be viewed by your peers to help relate the culture and history of the Middle Ages to today’s culture. As you can see, the definition of a documentary states that it must be truthful, no fiction can be included within your presentation. Students will choose between eight varying topics that help to relate the culture of the Middle Ages to today’s culture. The presentation will be in the form of a one to two minute video. We will be working with WeVideo, which will allow us to collaborate through Google Drive. The sign up for the topics are first come, first serve. Only one group may work on each topic. Each presentation should answer the following questions: How was the culture of the middle ages different than today’s culture? How was the culture of the middle ages similar to todays culture? Can you relate historical events of the past to current events? By the end of the project you should be prepared to present your video and answer questions. You will be self-grading your work throughout the process by completing rubrics and sharing them with the instructor through Google Drive.
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Target
Students are given time to conduct research by fact finding utilizing three different types of sources (books, databases and internet sites). Students use EasyBib help electronically organize their information before sharing it in a collaborative Google Research Template. Facts are then discussed and the best ones are separated to use later in the creation of the PSA.
Target
Students form self selected groups based on introduction of the lesson provided by the instructor. Students split up research and compile their findings on a shared Google doc where they discuss which facts are the most useful and powerful for their PSA . They must also work together to decide what their PSA will look like by Storyboarding together. Upon completion of their Storyboard students use WeVideo to collaboratively produce their documentary. Throughout this process they reflect back on their work as a group by filling out rubrics for each activity.
Approaching
Students are given a wide variety of digital tools and must then select the most appropriate one for the task they are to complete. Students justify their choices by filling out rubrics which allow them to reflect on their choices. Students are given the freedom to select options not provided by the instructor as long as they are explained and justified.
Target
Students have to design an documentary that provides factual historical information their peers to help them understand the culture of the Middle Ages. This is task that crosses the curriculum and allows students to express the knowledge they gained in a unique way. Students were given the freedom to choose many different ways accomplish this task.
Student Artifact
MiddleAges Student1 (1) from HCPS Instructional Technology on Vimeo.
