Civil Rights Documentaries

Task:

Students will work in pairs to produce and present an informational video that will inform the class on one of the events from the Civil Rights Movement. Videos should be approximately 4 minutes in length, and include informational narration and images that will present the information in a concise and clear manner. Students will have to become familiar with the Spark Video [Adobe Voice] app on the iPads, research their topics, and write an original script.

Assessment:

Outline of topic from text - 15 points

Original script 2-3 minutes - 50 points

Documentary completion and presentation - 100 points

Procedure:

Outline readings that relate to your topic from the textbook. This will be the basis of your project and is key to developing your documentary. Continue research in the library with the sources below. Save information, images, etc. to your Google Drive and "share" to your partner. Write an original script that will be well-organized and identify pictures that will be used at each point in the script. Submit script for approval. Create your documentary using the Spark Video [Adobe Voice] app on the iPad and "share" to publish. Equal Work! Equal Credit!

Topics with text pages and essential questions:

Upon completion of presentations, students will be required to complete an essay question that is based upon their essential question.

Topic with Text Page

The Selma Campaign 869-870

Black Power Movement 874

Black Panther Party 879

Northern Segregation and Urban Violence 871-872

Freedom Summer 868

Malcolm X and the Nation of Islam 873

1968 875