Earth Science Unit ProjectEarth Science Unit Project

By Mrs. RothenbergerBy Mrs. RothenbergerTitle IntroductionTask Process Evaluation Conclusion Resources

How can we create a video How can we create a video advertisement promoting the need to advertisement promoting the need to conserve our resources and make the conserve our resources and make the community aware of the effects that community aware of the effects that

global warming has upon us?global warming has upon us?

http://www.sierraclub.org/pressroom/media/#cleanenergy

Here is an example of a video advertisement:

The students will complete an The students will complete an Internet Hotlist learning about global Internet Hotlist learning about global warming and how it can danger our warming and how it can danger our

environment. environment. They will also research tips on how They will also research tips on how

to make a digital video.to make a digital video.

Internet Hotlist Worksheet

“Global Warming – A Hot Topic”

What is Global Warming?

More Research

Lights, Camera, Action!

The students will complete The students will complete numerous activities to prepare them numerous activities to prepare them

for the making of their video.for the making of their video. Collection of digital pictures of pollution around our area.Collection of digital pictures of pollution around our area. ““Fossil fuels or not” activity.Fossil fuels or not” activity. ““Renewable or nonrenewable resources” activity.Renewable or nonrenewable resources” activity. Compile a list of “How can we take action?”Compile a list of “How can we take action?” Decide on your topic.Decide on your topic. Layout your video advertisement.Layout your video advertisement. Write your script and decide group roles.Write your script and decide group roles. Record, edit and create your video advertisement using Record, edit and create your video advertisement using

iMovie.iMovie.

Here is an example of a video Here is an example of a video advertisement:advertisement:

The following checklist will be used to The following checklist will be used to evaluate your video advertisement:evaluate your video advertisement:

__ Digital or Video Images of pollution in __ Digital or Video Images of pollution in our area.our area.

__ Key words or phrases describing global __ Key words or phrases describing global warming and how it is hurting us.warming and how it is hurting us.

__ One specific thing that can be done to __ One specific thing that can be done to help curb global warming.help curb global warming.

Assessment Rubric for Video Advertisement Project Project:____________________________________________________________________________________

Students:_________________________________________________________ Period: _______

Content – 70 points (70%) Mastery of material:

Identified important points of topic (25)______

Correctly stated the facts (25)______

Explained using good language skills (10)______

Internet Hotlist completed (10)_____

Comments: _____________________________________________________________________________________________

Content:_________

Communication & Presentation – 30 points (30%) Communication Strategy & Presentation:

Narration (10) _____

Text/Graphics (10)_____

Video Quality (2) _____

Sound Quality (2)_____

Still Images (2)_____

Use of Camera Angles (1)_____

Music (1)_____

Appropriate Transitions (1)_____

Opening Title/Closing Credits (1)_____

Comments: _____________________________________________________________________________________________

Communication & Presentation:_________

Overall Comments: ____________________________________________________________________________________

Total Points:________

Letter Grade:________

http://http://www.adobe.com/education/digkids/intro/main.htmlwww.adobe.com/education/digkids/intro/main.html

Digital VideoDigital Video

Global WarmingGlobal Warminghttp://www.epa.gov/globalwarming/kids/greenhouse.html

http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/caer/ce/eek/earth/air/global.htm#you

http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/caer/ce/eek/earth/air/global.htm#you

Name: _________________________________________ Date: ______ Science Period: _____ “Global Warming-A Hot Topic” I nternet Hotlist Worksheet Use this website to help you answer the questions: 1. What are the main gases that cause the greenhouse eff ect? _________________________________________________________ 2. The increase in greenhouse gases is expected to raise the average global temperature of the planet by __________ degrees Fahrenheit over the next ____________ years. 3. Where is most of the increase of the average global temperature of the planet coming f rom? ________________________________________ 4. Describe one thing that may happen if the Earth heats up. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 5. Which main greenhouse gas increasing are scientists worried about? _________________________________________________________ 6. Besides increasing greenhouse gases, burning too much ______________ and other ___________________ creates air pollution and wastes energy. 7. Name 1 way we can slow global warming. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

http://www.epa.gov/globalwarming/kids/greenhouse.html Use this website to help you answer the questions:

1. Global warming is _____________________ _____________________ 2. What can a warmer Earth Lead to?

1. __________________________________________________ 2. __________________________________________________ 3. __________________________________________________

3. List 3 ways we send greenhouse gases into the air.

1. __________________________________________________ 2. __________________________________________________ 3. __________________________________________________

4. What might happen? Give 1 thing that may happen in each of these topics: Human Health _________________________________________ Ecological Systems _____________________________________

Sea Level Rise _________________________________________ Crops and Food Supply ___________________________________

5. List 3 things that we can do:

1. __________________________________________________ 2. __________________________________________________ 3. __________________________________________________

http://www.adobe.com/education/digkids/intro/main.html

Use this website to help you answer the questions:

1. Click on I ntro to digital video. Next scroll down to Going digital with video, click on

Shoot your footage in production, now answer this question: What are the 3 S’s rules for digital video taping?

1. __________________ 2. __________________ 3. __________________

2. Make sure you have the right amount of _____________________ . 3. The closer the camera is to what you want to be able to hear the _____________ it is!

4. Click on Digital media tips. Scroll down to Digital video tips click on Where to put the camera,

now answer this question: Should you use the same camera angle at all times? Explain your answer.

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5. Click on Digital media tips. Scroll down to Digital video lessons click on any one of the lessons, now answer this question: Think of a digital video lesson you might be interested in creating. Explain your lesson.

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