Video Evaluation

Video: https://youtu.be/spTWwqVP_2s

Lesson by Jennifer Klos, animation by Globizco.

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I currently teach fourth grade science. The unit my students are studying is Organisms and Their Environment. I would use this video to introduce invasive species. Part of our curriculum requires students to research an invasive species that is native to Michigan. Students have the option of how they would like to present their research!

            I thought this video would be very effective with instruction. It is appropriate for the current area of study and would work well as an attention getter! I think it enhances my lesson with the graphics used. It does meet the school and community standards for acceptable use. I believe that the video is easy for students to follow. Students already have background knowledge of food webs. They also are familiar with Zebra Mussels from third grade social studies curriculum. I think that the content is presented in a way that is interesting and will hold the attention of my students. The narrator does a great job posing interesting questions and providing exciting facts. My students would be very engaged! I’ve tested the format both on my work computer and on student Chromebooks, it is supported in my classroom. Since TEDEd hosts the video on their channel, I do find it to be a credible source. Overall, I think it meets all of the 10 factors!

I already taught this unit for this school year however, I would love to use this video next year when introducing the content. Since this week we also discussed creativity, I thought it would be appropriate to show how one group of students went above and beyond with presenting their Invasive Species. I have parent permission to share photos of students. The group below presented their species through a news broadcasting. They even created their own "television set." I thought it was pretty cute!