The following projects are designed to give you a second
chance to work with the information from each unit. Please pay close attention
to the requirements, as the grading of these projects will be closely tied to
the requirements.
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The goal of your video is
to effectively convey a clear understanding of the 8-10 most important
historical concepts (not facts) from the units you have been assigned
·
The absolute maximum
length of your video is five minutes
·
Videos should be cleanly
edited and be without sound or lighting problems (we should be able to both
hear and see you!)
·
A typed copy to the
script must be turned in with your video, the list of the important historical
concepts you are trying to convey should be placed at the top of your script
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A little enthusiasm and
creativity never hurt anyone who was trying to make a quality video
Steps in the process:
1.
List the 8-10 most
important historical concepts from the topics you have been assigned (11/21)
2.
Choose the project format
from the list below that will be most effective in conveying the important
concepts (11/27)
3.
Brainstorm a list of
characters and scene possibilities (12/4)
4.
Write a rough draft of
the script, and do a rough run through to figure out timing and blocking (12/13)
5.
Polish the script and
start rehearsing
6.
Film and edit your final
project (12/21)
You will create and produce an interview segment (Phil Donahue/Oprah style)
with the three to four people your group feels are most critical to the units
that are assigned (you may have time to complete 2 separate shorter
segments). This is a great way to show
contrasting ideas / contributions of thinkers / theologians / rulers / etc.. Asking the right
questions and having a lot of interaction between the figures is the key to
allowing the historical figures to tell their story and reflect on their roles
in the history.
Re-Enactment Of A
Significant Event(s)
Your group must first decide on a significant event(s) from the unit to
re-enact, and then produce a video or skit that clearly demonstrates both what
transpired and why the event(s) was/were so significant. Make sure to include all of the key players,
even if you need some people to double up on characters or bring in additional
actors. Comedy and satire are encouraged
where appropriate.
This project requires that you look forward to “predict” the major events
that will happen as a result of the major events in the units you have
covered. In this format you will
demonstrate clear connections between major events in the units you were
assigned and major events in the units that came later in the year (i.e. Martin
Lutherè30 Years War, Wars of Louis XIVèFrench Revolution). Fortune telling, “Newscast of the Future”,
and “flashing forward” are examples of formats you may want to consider.
A time log must be included for each member
of the group! Please use this format for
your log:
Date |
Clock Time (# hours) |
Activity |
End Product |
2/2 |
|
brainstorming |
4 concrete script ideas |