Lesson Plan
Mini-Documentary Magic
Media Making
In this lesson, teens will learn the basics of creating a short documentary, including storytelling, filming, and editing. They will work in small groups to produce a 2-3 minute documentary on a topic of their choice. This lesson is important as it equips students with essential media production skills, encourages teamwork, and enhances their ability to tell impactful stories.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Step 1
Introduction to Documentaries
10 mins
Step 2
Documentary Planning Session
15 mins
Step 3
Content Creation
20 mins
Step 4
Presentation and Feedback
15 mins
Worksheet
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