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Our Troubled World - A Study of Global Issues

Grade Focus
Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12
Age Level
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Subject
Social Studies
Technology Integration Activity
Imaging, Video Productions
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Introduction

The students will study global issues through a combination of Internet research and interviews with local organizations. The students will develop a basic understanding of global issues though the initial research. Following that the students will focus on one issue and design an eCollage or brief video in which they express their concern or support.

Prerequisite Experience

The students will have demonstrated competence with navigating the Internet and word processing skills. They will possess some basic knowledge of the digital imaging and digital video production.

Teacher Prep Time

Teachers will want to become familiar with some of the sites dealing with the topic area. It will be useful to look at the Digital Imaging and video production training videos found at Nortel LearniT (www.NortelLearniT.org). Students should be directed to these videos prior to starting their assignment .

Project

Students will create either an eCollage or a brief video in which they present their concern about a particular issue. Their primary purpose should be to inform their classmates through powerful images or video. They should be prepared to introduce their materials with a brief overview of their research findings.

Assessment/Grading

An evaluation rubric has been provided to use in assessing the presentations. Students should be encouraged to evaluate their work throughout the process.

Time Management Tips

Students can be divided into groups and choose one or two areas to present to the class.