Overview of Project Assignments and Deadlines

• Description of project workflow and timelines for various deliverables.

  • Part One is due the following week on Monday.

  • Final submission is due next week on Friday.

  • Ongoing work will be concentrated on these two weeks.

Group Assignments and Roles

• Explanation of group formation and individual roles within the project.

  • Group Assignments:

  • Group 1: Jenny, Adam, Matthew, Tirun

  • Group 2: Ralph, Maeve, Rayann

  • Group 3: Ramsey, Otto, Yolanda, Cole

  • Group 4: Nate, Lucy, Edward

  • Individual Roles:

  • Storyboard Artist: Responsible for sketching the storyboard.

  • Molecule Designer: Creates and/or assembles models (using Play Doh or other materials) to represent molecules.

  • Animator: Needs to be technically adept, responsible for taking pictures and managing animations.

  • Narrator: Provides a voiceover and edits the film.

  • Groups with three members may need to share roles.

Project Guidelines and Creativity

• Emphasis on creativity and effective communication of the material.

  • Encouragement to explore creativity, including the addition of music and voiceovers in presentations.

• Examples Provided:

  • Previous year’s project noted as a good example (caution against recording sideways).

  • Example characteristics:

    • Length: 40 seconds

    • Use of 10 pictures per second.

    • Overall creativity is encouraged: "You can talk over it, you can be as creative as you want."

• Core Concept: Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration

  • Connection highlighted: Processes interlink, where outputs of one become the inputs for the other, illustrating a cyclical relationship.

Storyboarding and Scene Design

• Discussing the storyboard process and sketching requirements.

• Each group is to develop a rough draft and approach this with brainstorming and teamwork.

  • Major steps to discuss are listed in the assignment for Part One:

  • Identify where reactions occur in the chloroplast (e.g., light-dependent reactions occur in the thylakoid membranes, light-independent reactions in the stroma).

  • Define starting molecules involved.

  • Create basic sketches on storyboard sheets (guidance provided for paper availability).

• Emphasis on the labeling of scenes:

  • Example of Scene Labels:

  1. Sun shining

  2. Sun rays hitting the chloroplast.

Material Suggestions for Creativity

• Recommended materials for construction and design of models:

  • Play Doh, clay, colored beads, Lego blocks, mini marshmallows, toothpicks, candy, pipe cleaners, buttons, bottle caps, small items, paper cutouts, and construction paper shapes.

Responsibilities Clarification

• Distinction among roles clarified:

  • Animator: Has the vision and oversees movements.

  • Editor: Responsible for capturing images and compiling them into the final film.

  • Molecule Designer: Engages in the creative process of object selection and design based on storyboard requirements.

Usage of Technology

• Discussion regarding the use of technology in the project.

  • Query regarding tech tools, with emphasis on student autonomy in selecting apps for animation and editing.

Assignment Tracking and Clarity

• Encouragement to track assignments through the Canvas platform (instructor indicates checking the grade book).

• Active Points: The current project is worth 50 points.

  • Clarification sought by students regarding assignments and grading, ensuring everyone understands their standing.

Closing Notes and Next Steps

• Students encouraged to make significant progress in their projects during the class.

• Instruction to complete rough drafts and storyboard sketches for next class meeting.

  • Reminder of the timeline and expected deliverables.

• Inquiry regarding starting designs and constructive use of class time to advance the project.