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Lights! (Read) Camera! (Write) Action! (Film)

My students need need a green screen, iPad tripods, and action signs to make movie book trailers.

  • $805 goal

This project expired on December 13, 2014.

This project expired on December 13, 2014.

My Students

Have you ever been convinced to go to a movie after seeing the movie trailer? I want to help the students in all three of the school libraries create book trailers to convince their peers to read a new adventure!

Our schools are located in a rural farming community.

There are about 1000 students with approximately 40% of the students qualifying for free and reduced price lunch. We are a very close community and really support each other. Students take pride in their education and have many opportunities to excel in music and sports.

My Project

The green screen will provide the perfect background for the movie labs that will be created in each library. Students will learn how to use different moving making apps on iPads after they have read a book. They will then need to write a script for a book trailer and turn it into a movie the iPad. The projects will allow students to collaborate with one another and engage in technological vocabulary! The green screens will motivate students to integrate reading, writing, and technology! My students need need a green screen, iPad tripods, and action signs to make movie book trailers.

Because we live in a rural community, our resources are often limited.

It is our responsibility as educators to provide experiences in the classroom that students may not have access to at home. By creating a video lab in each library, students will be motivated to read because they know they will get to create a book trailer movie to promote their book. Their movie will then be a tool for me to use to motivate new readers. The cycle will continue! All the donors have to do is say, "Action!"

Ms. U.
    More than a third of students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Chromakey Green Screen Kit 800w Photo Video Lighting Kit 10x12 feet Green Screen and Backdrop Support System Included Ul15 10x12 Green By Fancier U15 10x12 Green • Amazon $119.99 3 $359.97
Vista Explorer 60-Inch Lightweight Tripod with Tripod Bag • Amazon $34.95 3 $104.85
Charger-City Exclusive 7" to 11" Tablet Tripod MonoPod Video Camera Mount with 1/4-20 Thread Adapter & 360 Degrees Angle Adjustment Holder for Apple iPad 2 3 4 MINI Kindle Fire HD 7 8.9 Samsung Galaxy 7.7 8 Note 10.1 Microsoft Surface Slate. **Bundle also included a 10' FT USB Extension Cable** (IPAD & Tripod is not included with purchase) • Amazon $24.95 3 $74.85
Case Star Black and Red Tone Flexible, Portable and adjustable Tripod Stand Holder for Camera iPad iPad2 Samsung HTC Kindle Fire and Other Tablet PC+ Case Star Cellphone Bag • Amazon $14.99 3 $44.97
Hollywood Director's Film Movie Slateboard Clapper • Amazon $4.13 3 $12.39
Cheaplights 6 PCS 3.75" Spring Clamps • Amazon $7.58 1 $7.58

Materials cost

$604.61

Vendor shipping charges

 $40.00

Sales tax

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3rd party payment processing fee

$9.07

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$683.68

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$120.65

Total project goal

$804.33

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