World+Geography+Contemporary+Issues+Documentaries

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 * By Bob DelGiorno and Donna Baker**

World History:
PI 3410.3.7.2.2 Compare and contrast ways in which the physical environment affects life in different regions, regionally and globally; PI 3410.6.2.1.1 Describe ways family, groups, and community influence daily life and personal choices, regionally and globally; PI 3410.6.1.3.5 Evaluate ways regional, ethnic, and national cultures influence individuals daily lives; PI 3410.6.2.3.4 Assess the role of multiple points of view in developing and determining policies dealing with such issues as the use and management of Earth's resources, sustainable development, world health, and international conflict and cooperation.

Technology:
1. //Creativity and Innovation// Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using technology. Students: a. apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or processes. b. create original works as a means of personal or group expression. 3. //Research and Information Fluency// Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information. Students: b. locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a variety of sources and media. 4. //Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making// Students use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve problems, and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources. Students: b. plan and manage activities to develop a solution or complete a project. 5. //Digital Citizenship// Students understand human, cultural, and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior. Students: a. advocate and practice safe, legal, and responsible use of information and technology. 6. //Technology Operations and Concepts// Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations. Students: a. understand and use technology systems. b. select and use applications effectively and productively. c. troubleshoot systems and applications. d. transfer current knowledge to learning of new technologies.

Project Requirements:
1. 4-6 minutes in length 2. Include thesis statement 3. Research must include: 4. Outline/Storyboard before creating movie 5. Be creative. Include the following:
 * Purpose**: Students will research, collect, analyze, and reach a conclusion the topic assigned. Conclusions must be based on the opinions of all team members, with consensus being reached.
 * Instructions**: Students will produce a documentary based on research findings.
 * origin of the issue
 * history of the issue
 * effects of the issue
 * music (included in the program or mp3 legally owned and following copyright laws
 * voice narration
 * still images that support narration
 * motion that focuses attention appropriately
 * titles when appropriate
 * Copyright**: Citations are required. **All** images, music not included in PhotoStory3, and information sources must be cited. Omission of sources is plagiarism. Plagiarism will result in a failing grade for each member of the offending group.

Before the Lesson:
1. Assign topics, partners, and laptops. 2. Have students research topics to gain knowledge about the topic. 3. Ask students to bring headphones to school on the day of the lesson or provide headphones.

During the Lesson:
1. Show students an example of a documentary style movie created with PhotoStory3. 2. Discuss that images, titles, and music support the narration, but the narration tells the story. 3. Model collection of images for use focusing on ethical and legal use. Google Images Advanced Search Wikimedia Commons 4. Discuss availability of PhotoStory3 for home/personal use. (Free download from Microsoft, Windows OS only) 5. Model creating movie using PhotoStory3. Share address for access to step by step directions. (@http://www.tinyurl.com/CMCSSPhotoStory) 6. Model saving images and project to server. 5. Provide support to students as they complete PhotoStory. Have students **drop resulting wmv files into teacher drop box** on server. save their projects as movie files! 6. Teacher will convert wmv files to mp4 files. Files may be uploaded to TeacherTube and embedded on wiki or other sites.
 * PhotoStory project files are HUGE! Do not have students drop them into your drop box but instead have them complete the final step of the process to

After the Lesson:
1. View movies created by peers. Evaluate the effectiveness of presentation, ideas, and the accuracy of information. 2. Discuss similarities and differences among various issues presented. Discussion conclusions and alternatives to those offered.

Student Examples:
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