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Looking for a
special project?
Looking to add some Media production to your
classroom?
Looking to make Science experiments more memorable?
Well then this
could be the project for you.
Objective: to
wonder, to test, to observe, to conclude
Step
by Step Instructions
Step
one:
Initial presentation
- Show a few
samples from the www.apple.com Visit the
Education
iMovie Gallery.
- My favourite is
The Bernoulli Principle from Palmer
Junior Middle School.
- There are many
other fine productions to view. Make sure you
have a look.
Discussion of these
Science iMovies.
Now it's your turn
to create one with your students:
Culminating Task is to feature a Science Experiment
and create an accompanying video.
Step
two:
Select a Science Topic
- Use the Ontario
Curriculum Document for Science and look for
exciting experiments that could fulfill your
expectations and create fun and excitement while
learning new concepts.
Step
three:
Publishing the Science Experiment
- Publish the
Science Experiments in a word processor and use
this to help set the scene for the
video.
Step
four:
Planning the mini movie
- Students draw
and write a detailed version of their video on
paper
- the more
detailed the better
- You may wish to
use this StoryBoard
Template
to assist you.
Creating a
StoryBoard
Story board
should include:
- shot
number (types of shots, long shot,
close ups etc.)
- scene/sequence
number
- a
basic sketch
- description
of action/camera angle
- narrative
and/or sound effects
- length
of time for each shot
- total
cumulative time for the
video
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Step
five: Pre-Production
- Collect and
prepare: sets, props, costumes,
- Look for
pictures, science paraphernalia,
etc.
- Locate and
record: music, sound effects
Step
six:
Production
- Using the Story
Board as a guideline, set up your scene
- develop a
shooting schedule (when, where)
- set up the
filming location (sets, props,
lighting)
- Practise,
Practise, Practise
- pre
taping trial runs of taping session (no
actual taping being done)
essential so not to waste valuable time during
taping)
- revisions to
storyboard, and practise, practise,
practise
Step
six:
Video Taping
- Using the Story
Board as a guideline, set up your
scene
- act out your
scenes
- film
scenes
- video making is
time consuming, tricky and can be
frustrating
- problems should
have been solved in pre taping step
- video making is
also fun and creative
- video making
brings science to life
- Cameras,
Action, Roll 'em
Step
seven:
Video editing software tutorial
- iMovie editor
tutorial with the editing crew
- book your CAIT
for training sessions
- Want to learn
more about iMovie? Visit PD
BookIT
and register for the iMovie workshops given by
Doug Peterson.
Step
eight:
Production Mac schools
The Mac
schools in the GECDSB that have the new DV Indigo
iMacs are capable of editing video using
iMovie.
- import
video
- cut or crop
clips to create the best "takes" of each
scene
- add still,
graphics, maps etc.
- add
titles,
- add sound
effects
- add music (if
you have students that play an instrument,
creating a sound track would be
fantastic.)
- add
narration
- create a
QuickTime movie
Step
nine:
Distribution
- create an
intranet web page to showcase the mini Science
iMovies
- burn final
product to CD
- possibly
publish final projects on the GECDSB's board's
web server.
Step
ten: Eat
popcorn
- Show
time
- showcase the
student creations using a Data projector in the
classroom
- enjoy the
student creations.
- discussion of
the final products
- make a list to
tips and tricks that could assist other classes
interested in trying this project.
Interested?
Book your
CAIT.
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