Objectives:

A second grade class with approximately 15 - 20 students will videotape an individual or group project based on their learning experiences in exploring Native Americans. This project will vary in time length (should allow 5-15 minutes per student or group) depending on the detail of each project. The students will be able to express more of their thoughts when speaking than if they were explaining in writing. Students are preparing this video to be able to show others around them what they are leaning and experiencing. Students should be proud of their work, and feel privileged by the opportunity to present their work for others to see.

Materials:
 

Completed Student Projects	Television
Extension Cord	VCR
Student Summary	VHS Tapes
Presentation Area	Video Recorder

Procedures:

STEP 1:  The students need to write a brief summary or outline about their project as far as what they did to construct, what materials they used, and why they chose this particular project.

STEP 2:  Remind your students of the date for the video presentation(s) to be given and to be prepared with all of their materials.

STEP 3:  The day prior to the presentations, the teacher should check with the students and verify that they are ready. The teacher will schedule times for the students to give their presentation(s).

STEP 4:  The day prior to the presentations, make sure all video equipment is reserved and ready for presentation day.

STEP 5:  The day of presentations have all video equipment set up, plugged in, and tested before the students arrive. Equipment needs to be flexible to move about the classroom for large projects.

STEP 6:   The students should make sure they have all materials with them for their presentation.

STEP 7:  The students should all gather in a centralized location around the presentation area so everyone can see and hear the student presenting.

STEP 8:  The student(s) should first introduce themselves to the audience (students, teacher, parents).

STEP 9:  The student should begin to explain their project and include the following:

• What the student designed
• What they learned or experienced during the time they spent on their project
• Why they chose this project and what exciting discoveries they made
• Would the student liked to have lived with the Native Americans
• Question session (ask the audience for any questions)
• Thank audience and recap

STEP 11:  After all presentations, be sure to thank all students. The students can view their presentations at a later time.
 
Evaluation of Student Learning:

The students will be graded in the following manner: (the teacher will review the video presentation before giving a final grade)

• Presentation – How well they presented their project to the class?
• Project – How well the project looked, how much content the project contained, and how did the creativity of the project explain what the student(s) learned.
• Outline – How well did they follow the summary or outline for their presentation and did they cover all important points they wrote down.

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created March 5, 1998

edited on April 21, 1998
by Diane Dwenger and Pam Eck, IUPUI