History Newscast
40 Points
Estimated time to complete: 4 periods with a partner
Your Task: Create a 3-5 minute video news report about an event from a given historical period. This should include all of the key details of the events and at least one interview of a witness or person involved.
1. Write a 3 paragraph report on the event you have chosen.
2. Determine what each group member will be doing for the video (director, writer, actor, editor, etc.)
3. Create a story board and script for your video.
4. Create any costumes, props or backgrounds you’ll need for your video.
5. Rehearse, rehearse, rehearse.
6. Film and edit your video. (To be done before or after school only!)