1. Survival Skills Film Project
Students are reading My Side of the Mountain by Jean Craighead George. In this book,
Sam runs away from home to live in the Catskill Mountains. Students will research a
given survival skill and create a film about that particular skill. Students may make a
news broadcast, do a demonstration, or act out a skit. Students are welcome to ask an
expert for information, or enlist friends for filming their 2-3 minute piece. Students will
borrow a Flip camera overnight to film and must turn in a script when they return the
camera. They will learn video editing strategies in class after the winter break, and
videos will be posted online.
Grading Rubric
Skill Evidence Student Teacher
Significance Details about the topic and it’s 4 3 2 1 4 3 2 1
importance to survival are evident
Accuracy of Facts Facts are supported using 4 3 2 1 4 3 2 1
authoritative sources
Graphics/Props Materials are original and clearly 4 3 2 1 4 3 2 1
relate to the topic
Voice Voices are enthusiastic and 4 3 2 1 4 3 2 1
intelligible
Non-Verbal Posture and eye contact show 4 3 2 1 4 3 2 1
Communication confident and relaxed tone.
Awareness of Vocabulary, audio, and graphics 4 3 2 1 4 3 2 1
Audience clearly fit topic
Point of View Film establishes a purpose at the 4 3 2 1 4 3 2 1
beginning and maintains focus
Duration of No less than two or more than three 4 3 2 1 4 3 2 1
Presentation minutes of footage
Script Filming was based on a thoughtful, 4 3 2 1 4 3 2 1
detailed plan.
Research Sources are documents, including 4 3 2 1 4 3 2 1
websites, interviews, etc.
Students Date
Emma Ben George Friday 12-11
Lauryn James Alice Monday 12-7
Yasmin Andy Monday 12-13
Avery Sam Thursday 12-10
Lily Meredith Thursday 12-17
Kaley Jack and Tate Tuesday 12-8
Kiera Sean Tuesday 12-15
Hannah Connor Wednesday 12-9
Sarah Jarod Wednesday 12-16