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=G.R.A.S.P.S= //( Feel free to copy and paste what you have on your wiki page for Dr. Grace for the GRASPS portion.)// =Understanding(s)= Students will understand that: - // the American Revolution set a model for other countries liberating themselves from their "mother" countries. // - // the constitutional process was complex and unique. // - // the transformation that the U.S went through during the revolutionary period shaped U.S history forever. //
 * Goal || A team will write a script and produce a pilot episode for a revamped version of the PBS children's show Liberty Kids. ||
 * Role || Each team is a children's T.V show production agency consisting of a publisher, writer, actor, and audio/ video coordinator. ||
 * Audience || PBS Network officials will decide which T.V show is best. ||
 * Setting || PBS Network is looking for a bright young group of t.v producers to revamp the revolutionary war based children's T.V show Liberty Kids. ||
 * Presentation || You will create a pilot episode which will include a script. ||
 * Standards || iMovie rubric- Purpose and Content 40%, Storyboard Planning 10%, Titles, Transitions, and Effects 10%, Video/ Audio 20%, Mechanics 5%, Design 15% Presentation rubric- Preparedness 20%, Stays on topic 20%, Comprehension 30%, Enthusiasm 10%, Time limit10%, Posture and eye contact 10% ||

=Introduction= //PBS network's show Liberty Kids ratings have been falling over the past few years. The network is looking into revamping the show. Students will understand the culture and social impacts of the American Revolution. Students will dive into the all aspects of the society and will be able to accurately portray them and their understanding of historical events of the time period in creative manner. Students will also be able to connect the aspects and happenings of the era to the present.//

=Task= PBS network is looking to revamp their children's T.V show series Liberty Kids, which spans the Revolutionary era (1763-1782). As a T.V show production team consisting of a producer, writer, actor, and an audio/ video coordinator, you will create a pilot episode using iMovie. The episode will cover an event in the revolutionary era being sure to accurately capture the culture and facts of this time period. You will need to be able to connect the culture and history of that era to the culture and events of this era. If you are selected, your groups T.V show will be broadcasted on PBS Sunday mornings at 7:00 AM.

=Process= 1. Each T.V show production team will consist of four members. The positions will consist of a publisher, writer, actor, and audio/ video coordinator. The team will work together to create the children's T.V show. If the team is unfamiliar with the iMovie technology or needs a refresher from the last time they have used it, then the company will provide [|short videos] and. - The first step for the team is to create a d[|igital story board] or another form of organizational planning. The team should run any other types of outlines past the executive board before use. a. The team will then need to conduct research to further their previous knowledge of the era and especially their [|events] and aspects that they plan on covering in their video. Students will be directed to a site that has many of the important events of the war. Students will pick their events from this page, they may use other events and sources for furthering their research on their event if run by the executive board. The team is encouraged to look at the links on the events page. b. After conducting the research needed on the events the Publisher should lead the team in conducting further research (if necessary) on the [|culture and social dynamics] of the era. For information on [|slavery], [|music], [|family structure], and [|religion] use the sources provided. If the team finds additional sources please refer them to the executive board. - The writer and teams next step is to write the script and screen directions for the film. The executive board suggests to work on the following in relative order while write the script. a. The actor will lead the team in creating and defining the roles of each character. If a team needs assistance on developing characters the executive board will ask a specialist to come in and work with the class. b. The publisher should take another look at the outlines you're team created. Re-adjust them if necessary to fit either the characters or research the team has completed so far. c. Next the writer will start to write the dialogue between the characters and the narrative parts of the movie. The rest of the team should assist the writer during this process when they ask for it. d. The publisher will be working on the stage directions in collaboration with the writer once the writer has started to write the script. e. After completion of the script the entire team should look it over and suggest critiques. The team will finalize the script together f. The team will then bring the completed script to the executive board and they will review and comment on it to give feedback to the teams. - The team will now start to film the iMovie. The producer is in charge of this, but should be listening to the rest of the team's suggestions and comments. a. Once filming has stared the audio/video coordinator should use all of the knowledge they already have about iMovie, and any other [|outside resources] they need. Please run these resources by the executive board. b. Once the filming is concluded the students should review the film and critique it. Teams will have a chance to view each others products to get ideas and give peer feed back. The executive board will also give feedback before the final product is passed in and presented. - The team will present the final iMovie product to the executive board and other teams. a. The team should be professional. b. The team will then [|present] the iMovie. The producer and other members of the team will introduce the T.V show and give a breif explanation of it.

=Conclusion= Students have demonstrated complete understanding of the events and culture of the American Revolutionary Era. They have showed their understanding by creating an iMovie using many new creative technologies and strategies. We need to understand the culture and events of history to foresee what may happen in the future. Many of the mistakes made throughout history could have been prevented if people had done their research. Lots can be learned from the past and it is important to think about the implications of the past on the present.