Project Description
Note: Students may want to use the Ken Burns effect for their still images.
Outcomes
- Have a greater understanding of historical details of the American Civil War, such as important dates, battles and campaigns, soldier duties, and camp life.
- Use multimedia as an effective means to express ideas.
- Work well in groups of peers with varying abilities.
- Understand copyright law and fair use, and how these laws affect the production of their movie.
Technology Skills
- Use iPhoto, iMovie, and iTunes to produce a movie project.
- Use a digital video camera to capture quality, well-composed video footage.
- Use the Internet to find relevant information and images regarding their soldier and the American Civil War.
Assessment Suggestions
Tools and Resources
Macintosh computers (computer with CD burner or SuperDrive is optional), digital video camera, external microphone (optional), tripod, Internet connection, iMovie, iPhoto, iTunes, AppleWorks, iDVD (optional), props and costumes
First published on Jun 14, 2006. Content last updated on Oct 10, 2006.