Authentic Learning | Adaptation Level

Subject: Language Arts

Objectives

• Students will create a public service announcement.

Procedure

• Students will get in groups and develop an idea for their public service announcement.
• Students will have their idea approved by their teacher and peers.
• Students will create a timeline for their project.
• Students will write a script for their public service announcement.
• Students will type their script into a PowerPoint presentation and will print the slides as cue cards.
• Students will film their public service announcement.
• Students will import their footage to iMovie.
• Students will edit and reshoot if necessary.
• Students will add non-copyrighted music to their movie.
• Students will burn their public service announcement to DVD.
• Public service announcements will be used on the morning broadcast.

Technology Present

• Computers with video editing software
• Word processing software
• Video cameras
• Tripods
• Non-copyrighted music

Grade Level: 6-8

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Video Reference Number: 1109