Calling All Commercial Makers!

Project Ended.
We are no longer accepting video tapes.

TEAMS History/Social Science sponsored a video project for all TEAMS students in grades 4-7. The purpose of the project was to explore and learn about how TV media is created and produced. Students produced a 30 second-1 minute video showing a specific product, it's purpose, and a slogan. A snappy memorable line that helped you remember the product's name was included.

Evaluation* Criteria:

  • How well the project delivers the purpose as stated above.
  • Production values (i.e., clarity of sound and continuity
  • Creativity

 

 

Requirements:

Format: VHS
Length: Minimum: 30 seconds; Maximum: one minute
Grade Levels: 4-7

*TEAMS reserves the right to accept only projects that meet these criteria.

Rules:

  • All videos become the exclusive property of TEAMS Distance Learning and will not be returned.
  • Producers may use adult mentoring for the video but the work must be that of the student producers.
  • Each participant must submit a consent form. Any student shown in the participant's video must also submit a consent form. Any projects without completed consent forms will be disqualified.
  • All postage costs must be assumed by the participants(s).

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