Project Description
- Introductory scenes presenting the math problem with a real-world example
- Data collection scenes where the actors are seen measuring or taking other actions to collect the data
- Documentation scenes where the math problem is worked out on the screen
- A conclusion with credits and sources cited
Outcomes
- Apply appropriate math problem-solving strategies to a real-life situation.
- Use mathematical vocabulary to articulate process, solution, and application.
- Demonstrate the ability to work individually and cooperatively to solve problems.
- Provide a clear explanation of the solution to a problem and justify the processes used to solve it.
- Use appropriate pre-writing strategies to create a storyboard.
- Write and revise a script including concept explanation, supporting details, and logical flow.
- Use presentation skills in acting such as projection, concentration, inflection, diction, and body control.
Technology Skills
- Produce a storyboard for a movie.
- Use a digital video camera to film a movie.
- Use iMovie to import and edit video clips to produce an effective movie.
- Understand the stages in completing a digital film production.
- Use iPhoto to import graphics or photos (optional).
Assessment Suggestions
- Teamwork
- Planning and storyboard
- Accuracy of information
- Originality
- Acting and documentation
- Documentation
Tools and Resources
Pre-production materials: poster board, colored pencils/markers, paper, class computers for word processing and storyboarding, Inspiration computer software (optional)
Production materials: Macintosh computers (computer with CD burner or SuperDrive is optional), digital video camera, digital camera (optional), FireWire hard disk (optional), external microphone (optional), tripod, iMovie, iPhoto (optional), iDVD (optional), math manipulatives, costumes (optional), scenery and props
First published on Jun 22, 2006. Content last updated on Oct 10, 2006.