Summary
This project provides students with a realistic experience regarding the consequences that may occur as a result of drinking and driving. The purpose of this project is to raise student awareness regarding DUI (Driving Under the Influence). This project is student driven in its entirety. Students write the script, act in the scenario, investigate scene of the accident, treat the victims, film the event, and create an informative video to show to all the high schools in Henrico County. The idea of students teaching students about the dangers of drunk driving is an essential aspect of the project in that students do listen to their peers. This process has an emotional impact on all the students (participants and observers), because the students feel they are invincible and this project allows their peers to show them otherwise.
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Students are faced with a mock situation where they need to assess and interpret the information they are given to determine the course of action they are to take. In designing the video, students analyze the mock DUI situation to determine what research is needed and use advanced research skills to find valid and relevant information. The statistics and data gathered are included in the production of the final video product.
Students from four classes collaborate and communicate to develop a script and record video for the mock DUI scenario. Working with Henrico fire, police and other rescue personnel, groups of students participate in a reenactment of an accident scene and get first-hand experience at such a scene. A team of students records the scenario from multiple perspectives and produces the final product. This video is shared with other high schools by contacting the administration at each school and offering them a copy of the video to show to their students. Essential questions allow students to analyze their roles in this project and come up with suggestions for improvements.
Students use prior learning to evaluate situations occurring during the reenactment. They make decisions using higher order thinking skills to solve problems as they arise. Video production team members apply skills learned in class to select the most appropriate equipment and computer programs, evaluate film footage, and produce a final product complete with music and statistics to back up the message. Students answer the essential questions, and self-assess their roles allowing them to reflect on individual and group performance and goals to improve future scenarios.
The instructors provide the students with the necessary educational background to create this event. Students design and develop the script for the DUI scenario, perform as the victims, first responders, and EMS personnel to produce an original video depicting the events of a DUI accident. Innovation and creativity are essential throughout this project as students assess and react to unexpected real-life occurrences. Students contemplate the pros and cons of their creativity throughout this mock DUI by answering the essential questions.
