What is Green screen?

Green screen technology basically allows you to drop in a background of your choice behind a photo or video clip. The key is that you have to capture your photos or video clips in front of a green screen! Here is a tip- make sure the subject(s) in your photo or video is/are not wearing green.

Greenscreen Integration Examples

News report

Students can use a greenscreen to insert a background in a news report about a particular concept.

dioramas

Students can present information they have learned about a concept from within their diorama!

Digital Storytelling

Students can create original stories, summarize stories or retell stories using awesome backgrounds and greenscreen technology!

Let's learn How to... Greenscreen in imovie!

Now it's your turn!

Complete the activities below to gain more understanding or practice...

Activity A- You have seen some examples and watched the how-to video. Think of a moment in your curriculum where you could have your students show what they have learned by creating a green screen video using iMovie. Click here to share your idea and/or access other teachers' ideas on the Sunshiny Summer Camp Padlet!
Activity B- Click here to access a detailed lesson planner so you can plan an upcoming lesson for your students in which they create a video as a final product.
Activity C- Time to practice! Be creative! Create any green screen video of your choice using iMovie. Create a video for fun, or create a video you can use to instruct your students during the school year!

Other Awesome Resources

Using Greenscreen in the Classroom

How to Integrate Green Screens Into Any Classroom

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