Presentation given by Gretchen Weerheim at Teaching the Hudson Valley's 2013 Summer Institute, "Placed-Based Learning & Common Core".

1. Ready for the Big Time,
or
How can I throw English
and Technology in a blender
and still have a core
curriculum smoothie?
By Gretchen Weerheim, Executive Director
Neversink Valley Museum, Cuddebackville, NY
gretchenweerheim@gmail.com

2. First things first:
Disclaimer
This program was designed to meet New York
State Standards for the following:
Topic: Making an iFilm
Art Standard #1: Creating, Performing and Participating
in the arts
Students will actively engage in the processes that constitute
creation and performance in the arts (dance, music, theatre and
visual arts) and participate in various roles in the arts.

3. First things first:
Disclaimer
Common Core State Standards Connections:
ELA:
L.4.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar
and usage when writing or speaking
L.4.2 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English
capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing
L.4.3 Use knowledge of language and its conventions when
writing, speaking, reading or listening

4. iMovie

5. Can I apply this to other areas?
Why not? Using the iMovie app (or any film
app) to create a film to explore any topic is a fine
way to teach anything. Students still have to
demonstrate skills. Scan this and you will have
another example:
4th Grade Technology Infused Lessons
Written by Nicole Mars and Laurel Martin
Endeavor Charter Academy, Springfield, MI

6. The Student-Made Film
Watch the film students from last year so
artistically produced
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gmc4BJH7Syg
What do you think?
Would your students like a project such as this?
How could it be applied in the classroom?
What subjects would it be useful for?

7. Your Turn
Refer to the packet “Make a Movie! Be a Star!”
• Break into groups of 3-4 (give or take)
• Name your production company
• Invent 3 wonderful ideas, then choose the best one (be nice)
• Create characters
• Write an outline
• Write a script based on the outline
• Break up script into scenes

8. Your turn continued
• Draw scenes on a storyboard
• Film the movie
• Edit as necessary, add music if desired
• Create credits
• Present a film screening
• Celebrate by contacting Hollywood agent and
pursuing new career

9. The End?
From the original Frankenstein, Edison
Studios, 1910