Grade Level: Secondary/High School
Content Area: English, Social Studies
Title of Unit: Totario- Propaganda Campaign
Learning Goal: The students will examine types of propaganda and synthesize their knowledge into a 3-5 minute propaganda video that demonstrates their application of at least five different types of propaganda
Technology Standards:
1. Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using technology.
2. Students use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve problems, and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources
3. Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations.
Technologies Integrated: Video cameras, Moviemaker software, Rubistar, Powerpoint, Youtube, SlideRocket, Google Docs
Resources:
Unit Outline:
Day 1- Students will examine and discuss propaganda techniques using Powerpoint presentation on SlideRocket
Day 2- Students will access Totario packet via GoogleDocs and read and complete background information
Day 3- Students will be divided into groups for planning and video strategy sessions
Days 4/5- Students will film propaganda segments
Days 6/7- Students will edit propaganda film, posting to Youtube when finished.
Day 7- Student presentations; students will post comments to Youtube for each of the videos
