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For the Cold War unit students were assigned the task of creating documentaries. Small groups were each assigned a Cold War topic; Korea, Cuba, Vietnam, Global Containment or Presidential Policy 1945-Present. Each group had to cover the history leading to the situation, the event and its legacy with the American people and policy. They were then asked to research their topic utilizing the resources available in the library. After compiling their data, using a variety of sources, they created a script, which was the voice of the documentary. Then they were to gather pictures and pieces of film as the visual for the project. The main requirements of the documentary were, it had to be in chronological order, historically accurate and the voice over must be consistent with the images on the screen at all times.


 * 1) To successful complete this project each member of the group must participate.
 * 2) You need to first write your script and then find the images and video footage that will best illustrate your facts.
 * 3) To download images using Firefox, find the image and then control click on the image getting the drop down menu and select " Save image as" and put it in your folder.
 * 4) Remember the script needs to be consistent with the images on the screen at all times.
 * 5) After you have accumulated your materials, you will be introduced to iMovie and the elements of digital storytelling by Mrs. Siwinski.
 * 6) You will learn how to import images, change the duration for each image, add titles, apply transitions and record voice overs.
 * 7) When you documentary is finished it will be converted into Quick Time and upload to School Tube.
 * 8) You will present your documentary to your peers in class

This project will allow you to become knowledgeable in one aspect of the Cold War and to share that knowledge with your peers. You will also become adept at using iMovie as you : importing images, change duration of images, apply transitons, add titles and record voice overs.



This project designed and implemented by Kara McGrorty history teacher [|for Mount Saint Joseph Academy]. Wikispace design and technical assistance furnished by Carol Siwinski, Instructional Technology Coordinator.

December, 2008