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Learning Abstract Concepts
Students will create a movie with photos, graphics and music that depicts an abstract concept.
Objectives
- Students will create iMovies depicting abstract concepts.
Procedure
- The class will discuss abstract concepts.
- The class will brainstorm and list numerous abstract concepts (i.e., sorrow, future, wishes, infinity).
- Each student will use the internet to find visuals they feel represents the concept.
- Students will compile the photos/graphics/music into an iMovie.
Sunshine State Standards
- LA.C.3.3.3
- LA.A.2.3.1
- LA.A.2.3.2
- VA.B.1.3.2
- MU.B.2.3.1
- MU.E.1.3.1
NETS Profiles for Technology Literate Students
- Design, develop, publish, and present products (e.g., Web pages, videotapes) using technology resources that demonstrate and communicate curriculum concepts to audiences inside and outside the classroom.
- Demonstrate an understanding of concepts underlying hardware, software, and connectivity, and of practical applications to learning and problem-solving.
Materials
- iPhoto
- iMovie
- Internet access
- Laptops
Alternatives/Extensions
- Students could use same concepts to create wordless stories.
- Students could evaluate the accuracy of the depictions by guessing what the concept is.
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