The Korean War: Foothill AP US History Project

A brief view over the Korean War. Made by students of Mr. Ringler's AP U.S. History class at Foothill High School. It was made in about a week with many problems, especially with sound, so it isn't perfect, but its what we got! -shrugs- The two commercials were required for the project and the first one is a spoof of Godzilla, which we made a crappy preview that would come out in 1956 in America, the second was superglue which was invented around that time. If you have more to ask or comment please leave your comments! =)

Here's the requirements:

PURPOSE: To improve research skills, enhance public speaking abilities and to expand student knowledge of historical events with their connection to the present. Also to encourage independent decision-making and visual expression, as well as to have FUN!

DESCRIPTION: With a group of four people, write and record (videotape) OR present to the class, an evening news broadcast from an era on the list of possible topics. Include coverage of major political, social, historical, and economic events. The finished product should be a minimum of 10 minutes and a maximum of 20 minutes with at least one commercial.

SUBMIT: Typed or neatly printed script with all group member names with a videotape if applicable.

EVALUATION AREAS: Political, social, historical and economic content / production and creativity / script: organization, research, writing skills. It will be assumed that each person will take an even share of the work. If this is not the case, it should be brought to the instructor's attention immediately.

ASSIGNMENTS: Each group will have the following positions: 1 to 2 news anchors; 2 to 4 on-location reporters; other in-studio reporters: business, editorial, sports, entertainment, etc.; 1 copy editor to insure script quality - leadership position; 1 producer to insure visual quality - leadership position; All group members will appear prominently on-screen.

ALSO REQUIRED: Minimum of four props. Ideas: news desk, signs, graphs, charts, maps, scenery, costumes, show-and-tells, etc., etc.

SUGGESTIONS: Examine and consider the style of newscasts that you have seen on TV or examine current print media for ideas on how to best present your material. Time yourself -- you will be surprised by how fast 10 minutes will go and you will inevitable need to leave something out. Pay close attention to how you provide transitions for your audience from one topic to the next. Remember it is better to carefully explain a few things than to read over some meaningless (to your audience) list of events. Remember that a newscast has balance: both serious news reporting and lighter stories or humor are often used in the proper places.

DUE: January 12, 2011.

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[Cool199968]

it was really good but i would of like to see more videos. all of you spoke clearly apart from the first one lol

[TramaTeamGirl654]

oh no, daze~!!!!