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| Keywords: social studies, interviewing, oral history |
| Subject(s): Journalism, Grammar, Service Learning, Spelling, English/Language Arts, Social Studies, Photography, Information Skills, Reading, Writing, Podcasting, Geography, Technology, Video, Civics, History |
| Grades 9 through 12 |
NETS-S Standard: - Creativity and Innovation
- Communication and Collaboration
- Research and Information Fluency
- Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making
- Digital Citizenship
- Technology Operations and Concepts
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| School: A.T.E.M.S., Abilene, TX |
| Planned By: Jennifer Yates |
| Original Author: Jennifer Yates, Abilene |
Lesson Plan: Oral History
Objectives:
After completing this lesson, students will be able to:
• Use oral history interview techniques to gather information about local history.
• Understand the impact of segregation on the community and its citizens.
Time Required: 2 weeks
Target Level Grades: 9-12
Collaborators:
Interviewers
• Camera crew
• Director(s)
• Video editors
• Audio editors
• Still photo editors
Procedures:
1. Analyze examples of oral histories:
2. Discuss purpose of interviews
3. Teach and practice interviewing skills
4. Find local subjects to interview
5. Write specific questions for chosen subjects
6. Conduct interviews
Extensions:
7. Edit footage:
• To make the interviews usable beyond your classroom, have students listen to them again, searching for particularly valuable stories. Compile these in a user-friendly medium. It would be best to keep the final product to 30 minutes or less.
8. Create a podcast:
• If you used video to record the interviews, you can add a soundtrack, still pictures, and visual effects, again aiming for 30 minutes or less.
9. Present: Upload completed video to district website for viewing by all interested parties.
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