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Welcome students!!
Your task for the next few lessons will be to debate a controversal issue......through film!

Science documentaries are a great way to reach the public, express opinions and discuss an issue. However it is important that these film are valid, hold scientific truth, and that content is not merely opinion. *This is an important part of research.* In your groups you'll will argue the case for or against the topic assigned to you i.e. each topic will be assigned two groups one for and one against. Your arguments will be presented via a short 2-4minute film using movie maker and will be presented in front of your classmates on the 29th of october. !!Now lets move onto getting started !!

The Process
This process should help you getting started as well as keep you on track.

 1. In your groups of 2-4 assign each member a task. For e.g. one member may introduce the background(set the scene), one or two members (depending on how much in your group) may put forward the arguments (put opinions across), and another member may be responsible for responding to rebuttals. This needs to be noted down and passed onto me before any planning begins. 2. Go to the page, in the navigation bar or in the list below, that corresponds to your group and revise what you have previously learnt; 3. After you have gone through the revision have a play around on Moviemaker (for help on installing and using the software go to the help page) and start to plan your digital story. For help on building a storyboard click here (this will also need to be handed in at the end of the second lesson). Important things to think about when planning ; (adapted from http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/lessonplans/technology/moviemaking.html)
 * Nuclear energy
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 130%;">Stem cell research
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 130%;">Space exploration
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 130%;">Global Warming
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 130%;">What is the point of view and who is your audience?
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 130%;">Do you want captions before, on or after the pictures?
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 130%;">how long should each scene be?
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 130%;">What kind of background music and audio is appropiate?.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 130%;">what effect will text size and colour have?
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 130%;">Transitions from scene to scene e.g. fade, star swipe etc.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 130%;">Story stages - Introducing the characters and storyline, developing the story, story climax, ending, credits.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 130%;">What are the images or videos trying to say?

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 130%;"> 4. Using the resources section in your topics page start to research your area and collect relevant material that will support your arguments. The resources given are there for guidance and you are encouraged to research beyond the materials given <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%;">* be wary of the credibility of your sources* for more information on how to spot credible websites click [|here].

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 130%;"><span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%;">5. Once you think you have enough research to back up your arguments start to put your movie together. Make sure you continually playback your movie and try to view it from the audiences perspective.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 130%;"><span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%;">6. Keep tab on your progress. The calender below provides you with the expected schedule. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 130%;">Make sure you are also completely aware of the criteria before, during and after finishing your movie.

<span style="color: #1414e3; display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 170%; text-align: left;">** Criteria ** <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 130%; text-align: left;">You will be marked both by peers and the teacher as well as giving yourself and your group members a self assessment. Collaboration is important and all teams members must be seen as contributing their unique talents. Detailed Rubrics on how you will be marked can be seen in the Assessment page where you will find all the forms. <span style="color: #ff0000; display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 130%; text-align: center;">*Remember to always refer to the criteria in the assessment page before during and after you finish*

<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 140%;">Help
<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 130%;">In the help page you will find help with how to use and install movie maker.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 130%;">Help on how to plan and develop a storyboard including templates.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 130%;"> You can use the disccusion group to ask your classmates questions or to ask the teacher questions.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 130%;">Alternatively you can access the private discussion groups in your groups home page by clicking on the projects icon in the top left of the navigation bar (I will have access to these).

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 130%;">You can look at the frequently asked questions.