OVERFISHING

Japan's Tuna Frenzy

Who owns the fish in the oceans?

 

This Module Contains:

• 2.45 hours of digital footage relating to global warming.

• Comprehensive curriculum: teaching unit (sample) supporting national standards complete with student activities (sample), worksheets (sample), grading rubrics (sample), Power Point presentations (sample), flowcharts (sample), graphic organizers (sample), homework assignments, and a video (sample) on how to use the footage. 

                                                                                                                                        

Sample Footage (clips used by students to create their own documentaries)

Students receive both subject-specific footage (left) and general footage (right).

   

Time

• Students can complete a 60-second video in as little as 5-7 classroom periods using only the core materials provided.

• Teachers can incorporate optional activities and cover the topic more thoroughly (3-10 minute video) over a period of up to two months.

• Sophisticated students can work their own way through the curriculum with minimal teacher oversight.

Materials

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  All necessary footage and curricular materials are provided.

• Internet access for research purposes is recommended. If this is not possible, the school library should suffice.

• Students will need access to either a PC (with free standard version of MovieMaker installed) or Mac (with free standard version of iMovie installed). Editing does not occur until the final 20-30% of the project.

 

Standards

This program is adaptable to grade 6-12 depending on time allowed and project complexity. Curriculum adheres to:

• Common core standards in the English Language Arts

• National Educational Technology standards.

• National Science Education Standards: Science (Earth science, Life Science, Science and Technology)

• Social Studies (Geography, Economics, Civics/Government)

Project Overview

This project requires no prior knowledge of editing or filmmaking.  The curriculum takes students step-by-step through the process of researching their topic, critically analyzing issues, and creating logical and persuasive arguments and compelling conclusions.  All worksheets, Power Point presentations, How-to videos, activities, assessment rubrics, and other teacher support materials are provided.  Please see sample curriculum overview flowchart for complete description

Footage Highlights:

• Scenic aerial footage

• Animation backgrounds

• Marine life, reefs, and shore footage.

• Sushi restaurant preparation and consumption.

• Night fishing with Japanese fishing fleet

• Japan's famous tuna auction

• Japan's Tsukiji fish market

• Time lapse footage of both cities and countryside.

One year, single classroom educational license: $100. Introductory price: $49.95

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