Teacher: Ms. Smith
Grade 4

 
  Ms. Smith's students found an imaginative way to demonstrate their knowledge about the planets of our solar system: the fourth-graders used the digital storytelling process to create "sales" presentations about desirable "real estate" properties in outer space (and even here on earth in the ocean world of Atlantis). Working in pairs and small groups, the Obadiah Knight students collaborated to research their topics, write and record scripts, and collect appropriate illustrations. Then, they assembled their presentations by synchronizing their voiceover tracks with the visual images. Finally, the students incorporated creative effects, music, and titles to polish and complete their digital stories.

To view the digital stories, click the images below.
 
   
         
  Neptune Goes to Hollywood
by Vanessa, Yadira, Eduardo
  Houses in Pluto
by Esther, Mario, Jose
  Saturn World
by Jose, Miguel, Martin
  Jupiter
by Dezaray, Marisol
  The Mercury Movie
by Steven, Janet
 
           
  Solar Sellers for Venus Co.
by Sandra, Carla
  Your Best Choice Ever: Uranus
by Sara, Cecilia
  Atlantis Sellers Company
by Erik, Maria
  House on Mars
by Daisy, Antonio, Diego
   

 

Planets of Our Solar System
Obadiah Knight Elementary School
Dallas Independent School District
Dallas, Texas

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