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Keywords: flip video cameras, digital camera, photoshop or editing software for computer, mobile computers for classroom
Subject(s): Writing, Reading, Spelling, Grammar
Grades 7 through 8
School: Twin Valley South Elementary , West Alexandria, OH
Planned By: Diane Hartwig
Original Author: Diane Hartwig, West Alexandria
Students will read the poem "Where I'm From" by George Ella Lyon. They will then be given a video camera or flip camera to capture various aspects of their lives showing where they are from. Once the video has been captured, students will use a template to follow the style of poet to create their own "Where I'm From". By using the video I can explain more in depth how students "show" not "tell" their details in their writing. Finally the students will edit their video and make a slide show or video presentation of their writing.
Cross-Curriculum Ideas
Students will use this project with reading, writing and social study classes to create a cross curricular learning project
Materials: Mobile Labs, Flip Video, Digital SLR, Flash/USB Drives, Memory Cards, CDs and DVDs, Cables, Keyboards, Headsets, Ports and Hubs, LCD Monitors, Large Pro Monitors, Mice, Reading, Literacy, Word Processor, Inspiration, Slideshow, Clip Art, Animation, Video Tools, Music
Other Items: 10 Flip video camera, $70.00 each, total of $700.00
1 Digital camera, $300.00 each, total of $300.00
10 Memory cards, $20.00 each, total of $200.00