1. P R O J E C T T E A C H I N G A N D LEARNING GUIDE
Project: Dicovering the Hero Within
Major Product(s) and Knowledge and Skills Needed by Students Scaffolding / Materials / Lessons to be Provided
Presentation to successfully complete major by the project teacher, other teachers, experts,
students need to complete products and presentations mentors, community members
The entry event for Students will have completed a novel study on To Kill A è Discussion on heroic characteristics of Atticus Finch
this project is the Mockingbird. with a connection to real life examples as seen in the
completion of the two TED talk videos.
novel To Kill A 1. Philip Zimbardo-Monsters and Heros
Mockingbird, the 2. Chris Abani - Humanity and Heroism
resulting discussion
of heroism as
exhibited by the main
character, Atticus
Finch and then the
viewing and
discussion of the TED
talk on the nature of
evil and heroism by
Philip Zimbardo.
Group Collaboration Students will need a Gmail account and shared access to è Students will contribute through their own thoughts and
on Google Docs the class document. A discussion on group collaboration through research to a class shared document that
etiquette in real time is nessisary. illustrates characteristics of heroism, images, quotes,
examples, links to websites, videos etc.
Class discussion Students will need to be members of the class è Students will conduct an online discussion by posting
forum on Collaborize Collaborize Classroom blog and be familiar with posting their opinion on what makes a person a hero, and what
Classroom private and commenting within the platform. inspires them to do heroic deeds?
blog platform.
Individual Students may utilize basic research skills as well as è Students will conduct research through accessing
Investigation to find a persistence in locating a living hero. numerous resources online, in the media, or through
living hero. word of mouth to locate a suitable subject for a tribute
website on heroism.
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2. MyHero Tribute Students will utilize skills in persuasive, descriptive, è Students will draft, edit, and revise a written story of
Website expository and narrative writing. their chosen hero that describes who they are and what
makes them a hero.
Student may choose to use photographic or drawing è Students will use photography or drawing to capture or
knowledge and skills. create original images of that represent their hero and
his/her story.
Students will utilize basic web search knowledge and è Students will provide links to resources related to their
skills. hero or story behind the hero.
Students will use public speaking skills to attract and è Students will present their hero websites to the class.
maintain the interest of their audience.
Biographical Using knowledge acquired from the exploration and è Groups choose subject for the video
documentary video of development of MyHero websites students must group
the story behind a themselves according to interest. Students will use skills
living hero. and knowledge of group dynamics.
Students will use web research skills and knowledge as è Conduct research/interviews.
well as persistence and tenacity in locating and acquiring
information on the chosen subject.
Students must understand the basic structure of a story, è Storyboard Documentary
as well as elements of pacing. Students will use skills in
drawing and scripting.
Small group, collaborative writing based on information è Write Narration
gathered in research and development.
Students will utilize knowledge of technical and creative è Shoot and Gather Visuals
aspects of shooting video including interviews,
cutaways, and possibly narrative recreations.
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3. Students will utilize skills and knowledge of editing for è Post-production including the creation of a soundtrack
story, as well as technical aspects of sound, titles and
effects. Students will utilize creative aspects of sound
track composition and visual aesthetics.
Students will utilize knowledge of critical analysis while è Screening for class
sharing and discussing their work.
Students will use knowledge of file size and è Submit to MyHero film festival
compression when submitting and uploading their video
to the MyHero server.
Students will use elevated presentation skills and è Presentation and screening for invited school officials,
etiquette in sharing their work with an outside audience. community members, families and hopefully some local
heroes.
Re-examine driving Students will utilize all of their acquired understanding è Class discussion and written reflection on Collaborize
question and discuss and knowledge of the nature of heroism to reflect on Classroom.
student potential for what inspires ordinary people to be heroes and to
heroism. examine their own potential for heroism.
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