Teacher will have students assume the identity of characters in historical period. For example, Civil War, the Depression, Ancient Rome or Greece, etc. Teacher assigns groups of 3 - 5 students. Teacher will develop script guidelines and broadcast limits (TCC approved).

 

 

You will need a video camera, tripod, and blank video cassettes. Arrange for use of a media cart for the final presentation and editing.

 

 

Decide and assign roles (reporters, newscasters, man on the street interviewers, historical characters, cameramen) for students to play in each group.

 

Discuss and review teacher's guidelines for script and length of broadcast.

 

 

Research the historical era including prominent characters of the period.

 

Develop a script for broadcast.

 

Construct a set and obtain props.

 

Film the broadcast.

 

Show the broadcast to peers and parents.

Interview a character out of his time. For example, "What would Abraham Lincoln think of current civil rights?"

 

Add a commercial for the Cotton Gin, Wig Powdering, etc. 

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