Title – Hero Worship Digital Story using Photo Story 3

By – Jessica Pettyjohn

Primary Subject – Computers / Internet

Secondary Subjects – Social Studies, Language Arts

Grade Level – 9-12

Concept / Topic to Teach:

• Importance of Personal Heroes vs. Hero Worship
• Technological Skills Utilizing Photo Story 3

Texas Essential Knowledge & Skills Standards Addressed:

§123.64.c Communication Graphics Knowledge and Skills:

(2) The student uses the appropriate communication graphic design processes and techniques to develop a variety of communication products. The student is expected to:

(A) develop or improve communication products that conform to industry standards.

(5) The student produces a variety of communication products using the appropriate tools, equipment, machines, materials, and processes. The student is expected to:

(B) use a variety of communication graphics tools, equipment, and machines (traditional and computer-based) to produce communication products.

(10) The student solves problems, thinks critically, and makes decisions related to communication graphics. The student is expected to:

(A) develop or improve a product by following a problem-solving strategy;

(B) apply critical-thinking strategies to the analysis and evaluation of proposed technological solutions;

(C) apply decision-making techniques to the selection of technological solutions.

(13) The student describes the importance of teamwork, leadership, integrity, honesty, work habits, and organizational skills. The student is expected to:

(D) identify characteristics of good leaders;

(G) use time management techniques to develop and maintain work schedules and meet deadlines;

(H) complete his/her work according to established criteria.

General Goal(s):

• Discuss and Define Hero Worship
  
• Discuss Personal Heroes
  
• Research Personal Heroes
  
• Develop a Commercial for Personal Hero
  
• Increase Skills with Photo Story 3 (Students should already have basic grasp of program)

Specific Objectives:

• Students will define “Hero Worship”
  
• Students will discuss leadership qualities
  
• Students will create a 30 second commercial on their personal hero
  
• Students will show their mastery of Photo Story 3

Required Materials (for each student):

• Computers with Internet access
  
• Software: PhotoStory 3 from Windows – Free Download at
  

  http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=92755126-a008-49b3-b3f4-6f33852af9c1&DisplayLang;=en

  
  

• Headsets with Microphones

Anticipatory Set (Lead-In):

• According to
  
  The American Heritage Dictionary
  
  , the definition of
  
  hero worship is “intense or excessive admiration for a hero or a person regarded as a hero.
  
  ”
• Discuss with students the difference between hero worship and having a personal hero. For example, many students look up to professional athletes. Some athletes let down their admirers by exhibiting bad behaviors. Students will still idolize these athletes despite their bad examples.
• 
  Personal heroes are people that we personally know in our lives and look up to.
  
  Ask students about the person in their life that shows good judgment, leadership skills and other admirable qualities.

Step-By-Step Procedures:

1. Introduce the concept of hero worship to students. Discuss how celebrities may not be good heroes. Discuss personal heroes and the difference that they make in the lives of students.
   
2. 
   Students will be using Photo Story 3 for Windows to create a 30 second commercial for their personal hero.
   
   Students should already have a basic understanding of how to work the program. A good tutorial can be found at:
   

   http://millie.furman.edu/mll/tutorials/photostory3/index.htm

   
   from Furman University
   

3. Students will meet their deadline, turn in their commercial and then view the commercials of other students.
   
4. Discuss the commercials and how thoughts about hero worship may have changed. Also discuss the qualities of personal heroes and how they make better role models and leaders.

Plan for Independent Practice:

Students will individually create their personal hero commercials.

Closure (Reflect Anticipatory Set):

• Each student’s commercial will be played after the assignment deadline.
• Students will watch the commercials of one another and give constructive criticism regarding their technical work.
• Students will also discuss the personal hero of each commercial and how that hero is portrayed.

Assessment Based On Objectives:

Grading Rubric


Creativity: Commercial shows creativity	____ out of 25 points
Commercial Timing: Timing of slides managed well	____ out of 15 points
Narration: Narration adds to effects of commercial	____ out of 10 points
Information Given: Audience is adequately informed of hero	____ out of 20 points
Deadline: Assignment turned in time	____ out of 10 points
Understanding: Hero worship concept shown	____ out of 20 point
Total Score:	____ out of 100 points

Adaptations (For Students with Learning Disabilities):

• Students with learning disabilities will be able to have an extended deadline.
• They will also have more one-on-one time with the teacher to assist with technical questions and a special education assistant, if available.
• Accommodations will also be made towards grading.

Extensions (For Gifted Students):

• Gifted students will also create a 30 second commercial for a celebrity that has “fallen from grace.”
• This commercial should be about why a student should no longer have hero worship for this celebrity.

Possible Connections To Other Subjects:

§123.64.c Communication Graphics Knowledge and Skills:

(12) The student applies his/her communication, mathematics, and science knowledge and skills to communication graphics activities. The student is expected to:

(A) use written, verbal, and visual communication techniques consistent with industry standards;

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