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Earth Science Through the Eyes of Teens


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Keywords: Flip Video, Earth, Science
Subject(s): Social Skills, Earth Science, Information Skills, Science
Grades 9 through 12
NETS-S Standard:
  • Creativity and Innovation
  • Communication and Collaboration
  • Research and Information Fluency
  • Digital Citizenship
  • Technology Operations and Concepts
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School: Gloucester High School, Gloucester, VA
Planned By: Susan Gardner
Original Author: Susan Gardner, Gloucester
Purpose: Students will make videos of Earth Science Concepts and How it affects their world.

Materials: Flip Video cameras, Journal

Notes: This will be used as a review Lesson to help prepare for State testing.

Procedure:
1. Divide Students into groups of 4 or 5. Assign 1-2 cameras/group.
2. Have each group pick an Earth Science concept. For example: rocks, volcanoes, meteorology. Each group will then need to review their notes, research their topic further, see how their topic fits into the world around them and develop a script.
3. Groups are to keep a journal of all their work.
4. Their videos must include the following: synopsis of their topic, how the topic affects their world.
5. Present their Video to class.
6. Classmates take notes from presentation.

Assesment: Students will be graded by accuracy, creativity, usefulness.

Conclusion: I wish this project to not only help review, but also help see students answer the question "Why do I need to learn this"
Cross-Curriculum Ideas
History and English. In researching their topics you include research and writing techniques in their journals. History is important in many aspects of Earth Science, how the earth was made. Form aqueducts to water plants.
Follow-Up
Disscussion and review tests.
Materials: Flip Video, Short Throw Projectors, Projector Screens, DVD/VCR Players, CDs and DVDs, Camera/Video Accessories, High, Art Tools