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 * General Topic: ** Astronomy & History
 * Specific Topic: ** Galileo and his impact on astronomy
 * Audience for Project: ** Middle school students

//Digital Storytelling //

=__**// Topic Overview //**__= Galileo was a major astronomer during the Scientific Revolution. His improvements to the telescope allowed him to confirm Copernicus' theory that the sun is in the center of the universe, not the earth, in addition to other discoveries. Due to the influence of the Catholic Church in Europe, the confirmation of Copernicus' theory was very controversial at the time period, which caused Galileo to be brought before the Inquisition and convicted of heresy.

=__**// Task //**__= Each student will create a digital story to teach our class about Galileo's contributions to astronomy. Your project should include how you feel Galileo's work impacted you as an individual, and how he impacted the world around you. Your presentation for class will be completed using Powerpoint with appropriate text and images. You will also be required to complete a digital story using one of the options listed to record your digital story.


 * Students should include the following in their digital story: **
 * 1) What were Galileo's findings?
 * 2) How did the people of his time feel about his findings?
 * 3) How and when did these feelings change?
 * 4) How have these findings impacted us today?
 * 5) Students should include at least 3 relevant pictures.

===// If you are still hazy on information and would like to review, please visit NOVA's website on Galileo, or simply view some sample clips listed below. //===


 * Other resource links:**
 * History.com's Galileo
 * The Galileo Project
 * Stanford's Galileo
 * BBC's Galileo

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 * Galileo's improvements on the telescope:**

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 * Galileo's discoveries:**

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 * Galileo and motion:**

=__//** Process/Guidance **//__= Each student will need to create a digital story using at least two of the options below. Regardless of which option you choose, you need to include the same information. One option that everyone must choose it the powerpoint, which will be presented in class. Your second option my be generated however you like; either through a podcast or other digital story option. All of the software listed has been reviewed earlier in class, so please refer back to your notes, or online tutorials for guidance. If there are any questions or resources you need help with, feel free to email me or ask in class. My only requirement, is that you view at least one tutorial online before coming to me with a question about how to use a program.


 * Turning in your project:** Depending on which option you choose, you should e-mail the teacher the link or file(s) associated with your project on or before the due date.


 * How to properly use Powerpoint for this project: **
 * Each slide should use font no smaller than 18
 * Each slide should incorporate at least one relevant picture
 * All information must be accurate
 * No spelling or grammar errors
 * Make sure to answer all of the following questions somewhere in your presentation:
 * 1) What were Galileo's findings?
 * 2) How did the people of his time feel about his findings?
 * 3) How and when did these feelings change?
 * 4) How have these findings impacted us today?
 * 5) Students should include at least 3 relevant pictures.


 * How to utilize Audacity for your podcast: **
 * If you don't already have Audacity, you can download it at @http://audacity.sourceforge.net/download/
 * Please view a quick tutorial for Audacity at:
 * @http://www.how-to-podcast-tutorial.com/17-audacity-tutorial.htm
 * @http://www.wondershare.com/convert-video-audio/youtube-audacity-tutorial.html
 * After you have completed your podcast, please save a copy for yourself, and export the file as an MP3 to be handed in.

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 * Digital Story (optional) **
 * @http://www.digitalstoryteller.org/
 * @http://voicethread.com/

=__//** Evaluation **//__= Students will be evaluated on the information provided in their digital story presentation in class, as well as the quality of their digital story option they chose to turn in from the given list.


 * Powerpoint: **
 * Accurate information
 * Good speaking voice
 * Use of graphics
 * Appropriate number of slides
 * Overall visual representation


 * Digital Story Option #2: **
 * Accurate information
 * Quality of visuals
 * Quality of audio
 * Appropriate length

=__//**Reflection: Questions to ask yourself when you are done.**//__=
 * Did I plan out my project, fully, ahead of time?
 * Did I take my time and do my best work?
 * Is my project going to be interesting to others?