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Welcome
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Welcome back, everyone! I'm so excited to be working with you this week!
Together we will be completing your very first fun library research project.
That's right... I said "fun" and "research" in the same sentence. :)
You're probably wondering what the heck the project is. Good question.
You will be researching a type of severe storm with a partner, and then you'll be creating a PSA.
Exciting, right?
Project Overview
For this project, you will work in teams of 2 to research a severe storm and then use Microsoft PhotoStory 3 to create an original PSA about this topic.
What IS a PSA, Anyway??
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PSA is an acronym that stands for Public Service Announcement. It's got a lot of the same features as commercials, but some differences as well.
Let's check out a few samples. After we watch, tell me some things about PSAs that are different from regular commercials.
Sample PSAs
Here are a few actual PSAs that have actually aired on TV. The air dates ranges from present-day back to the 1970s.
Timeline
Project intro.
PSA intro.
Choose partner
Gather info. on your topic using library books and websites provided.
Begin recording facts on note-taking sheet provided. Fold sheet in half--each partner will be responsible for his/her own column.
Finish note-taking.
PhotoStory demo
Create a new folder in your home directory called Storms (demo).
Save several images into this folder using zig-zag drag & drop method (demo).
Begin "script" for PSA.
Create and edit PSA using PhotoStory (import images, add text, record voice, add music).
Present finished PSAs to the class!
Evaluate each presentation using evaluation card provided.
What Your PSA Should Include
Which storm you researched (hurricane, thunderstorm, tornado, or blizzard)
A complete definition/explanation of that storm
Great photos to illustrate your script
At least 3 possible causes of this storm
At least 3 possible effects of this storm
At least 2-3 ways to help address/change this issue
What is PhotoStory?
Websites on each Storm
Online Database for Info
Grolier (see Ms. T. for login info.)
Note-Taking Sheets & Rubric (see files listed below)
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