Project Description
The video clips are downloaded into one iMovie project. The "Don't Laugh at Me" song is imported into iTunes and then imported into the iMovie project. The movie project is edited so that the scenes match up with the appropriate lines in the song, and any titles, transitions, or other elements are added. The class can invite other classes to view the performance in an effort to reach a broader audience.
Outcomes
- Understand the impact of bullying and disrespectful behaviors and attitudes.
- Have greater respect and empathy for others.
- Design, storyboard, and act out a short scene.
- Critique, analyze, and suggest appropriate changes to a movie scene.
Technology Skills
- Use a word-processing application to produce a storyboard.
- Use a digital video camera to film scenes.
- Import video clips into iMovie and edit the project.
Assessment Suggestions
- The teacher can review student journal entries and class discussions about their experiences with bullying and disrespectful behavior both before and after making the movie.
- Students in other classes can be shown the completed movie and asked about their reaction to the movie.
Tools and Resources
- Taro Yashima, Crow Boy , 1955
- Katie Couric, The Brand New Kid , 2000
- Marcus Pfister, The Rainbow Fish , 1992
- Kevin Henkes, Chrysanthemum , 1991
- Stephan Manes, Be a Perfect Person in Just Three Days , 1982
- Operation Respect; A copy of the audio CD and video of the song "Don't Laugh at Me" by Steve Seskin and Allen Shamblin, sung by Peter Yarrow, can be ordered at this site for free or the song can be downloaded. The site also includes additional curriculum materials.
- iLife How-To Guides
Macintosh computers, digital video camera, Internet connection, iMovie, iTunes, AppleWorks (or another word-processing application)
Facilitation Tips
First published on Jun 15, 2006. Content last updated on Oct 10, 2006.