Civil+War+Project+-+Week+4

toc =Digital Media Project= Grade Weight - 30% Due:

Demonstrate your proficiency in utilizing 21st century technology tools by transforming your thesis paper into a creative digital media project.
 * [|Video] or [|photo] documentary using iMovie (Think about the Hippocampus videos you watched)
 * media type="custom" key="3882683"
 * Mobilization
 * Military Strategies
 * The Battles
 * Emancipation Proclamation
 * Effects of the war on the South
 * Create a [|song] or [|poem] that covers your topic using Garageband & iMovie
 * Use GarageBand to create a radio talk show.
 * A comic book story using [|Comic Life]
 * Enhanced Podcast/Keynote (**Disclaimer - Mr. Armstrong is not a big fan of PowerPoint presentations for projects.**)
 * Enhanced Wiki page using hyperlinks, images, sounds, video
 * Create a magazine using Pages
 * Use [|Glogster] to create an interactive media poster.
 * Create a game that others could play to learn about your topic.

=Media Project Requirements=


 * Content**
 * The media project reflects 21st century technology skills.
 * All media used in the project (text, audio, stills, animation, video, and interactive elements) was related to the topic and helped to improve the learner’s understanding.
 * Users will enjoy learning from this project.


 * Originality**
 * The product shows significant evidence of originality and inventiveness.
 * The majority of the content and many of the ideas are fresh, original, inventive, and are based upon sound research.
 * The media project reflects a willingness to take risks.


 * Subject Knowledge**
 * Subject knowledge is evident throughout.
 * Clear evidence that higher level thinking skills were used in the creation of this project.
 * All information is clear, appropriate, and correct.


 * Mechanics**
 * Presentation has no misspellings or grammatical errors.
 * Project is completed on time.
 * Project runs perfectly with no technical problems.


 * Documentation**
 * All media used in the project includes properly cited sources.

=Activities=

Media project tutorials will be available upon request each morning before school or during recess upon request. See Mr. A. to set-up an appointment.


 * Be Creative, Have FUN! **

== =Absolute "A" Activity #4= Grade Weight - 5% Due:

Create a video using Photo Booth or iMovie that answers the following:
 * What have you learned about the Civil War and yourself from doing this project?
 * What grade do you feel you deserve?
 * What changes or improvements would you make to this project?

Resources - [|CuePrompter]

Export your movie from iMovie HD. Click on the "Share" tab in iMovie and choose either iPod or Quicktime format. Upload your video to YouTube (see Mr. A. for username & password). Use the video settings below to guide you.
 * Title: Firstname, Lastinitial, Class Period, AAA4
 * Description: Civil War Project
 * Tags: none
 * Category: Education
 * Privacy: PRIVATE

=Pages=
 * Civil War Project Home Page
 * Week 1
 * Week 2
 * Week 3