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"There are many different definitions for a  public service announcement  ( PSA ) or  public service ad,  but the simplified version of PSAs are messages in the public interest disseminated by the media without charge, with the objective of raising awareness, changing public attitudes and behaviour towards a social issue."   - Wikipedia Definition  Examples Of Student Public Service Announcement Topics (CLICK HERE) REVIEW THE VIDEO PSA'S AND CLICK HERE TO FILL OUT A SURVEY FOR EACH ONE! Over the next few days you will be completing a Public Service Announcement in MS Movie Maker. CCS TECH PARTNER/TOPIC LIST MR. SCRIBNER'S EXAMPLE PSA (CCS ROCKS 2016) TODAY:  You will work with your assigned partner to CHOOSE A TOPIC, COLLECT OR MAKE PHOTOS FOR CONTENT, DECIDE ON MUSIC, and RESEARCH AT LEAST 4 FACTS! "How To Create A PSA" Video by Girl Scouts Of America (Click Here) "Active For Life" Public Service Announcement EXAMPLE (Click Here) "World Hunge...

Have you ever wanted to make a video to post on YouTube, Twitter, or Facebook? With this tutorial, you will be able to add music, transitions and effects to images and video clips in order to make fun videos to share with your friends. You will need to have a Windows computer, and it will helpful to already have a folder with images or video clips, and at least one music file. WINDOWS MOVIE MAKER TUTORIAL VIDEO WINDOWS MOVIE MAKER STEP BY STEP PRESENTATION MR. SCRIBNER'S EXAMPLE - BIG DADDY PRODUCTIONS 2016  WINDOWS MOVIE MAKER INTRODUCTION You will be making a number of movies as you get older and create presentations for class, family and friends.  Movie Maker is a free program that allows you to upload, edit, add titles and effects, and then publish a movie to send to people.  The more organized you are, the easier it will be to follow the steps below and use this software.  Watch the following clip on your own to get an idea of what a Movie Marquis is.  You ...

Today I want you to think about your goals in life. Please review the following video in class: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ja-n5qUNRi8 and participate in the discussion afterwards. We will spend time reviewing the Essential "55" by Ron Clark. Please follow the directions on the worksheet you received in class to complete this project for credit. MAKE SURE YOUR READ ALL OF THE "55" RULES PRIOR TO CHOOSING THREE (3) TO WRITE ABOUT ON THE WORKSHEET. If you do not get a worksheet in class, or you want to complete this at home for any reason, I am providing links to a Google Document copy of the worksheet. You will need to Click the Link to the "Essential 55 Goal Worksheet" and it will open in your Google Drive. Click FILE and MAKE A COPY to create a copy of the worksheet in your own Google Drive. Complete the worksheet and then SHARE it with Mr. S (hscribner@ccs,us) for credit. NOTE: IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO MAKE UP A "RULE", YOU MAY INCLU...

If you did not bring headphones today, you should  work on the Alternate "MUSIC LYRICS"Assignment at the bottom of this post! ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS Why Does Music Make Us Feel? Why Does Music Move Us? (PBS) The Power Of Music! The Power of Music (Funny) SOUNDATION PROJECT:   Please follow the directions below to begin creating music with Soundation.com. If you have already used this program, it is your obligation in class to help others.  YOU MAY ONLY USE SOUNDATION. YOU MAY NOT LISTEN TO MP3's OR OTHER COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE MUSIC . Today is your day to familiarize yourself with how the program works, and how to navigate around the different toolboxes. Save anything that you want to keep by uploading files to your Google Drive or save them to your desktop. Because other students use these computers, there is no guarantee that your work will be here tomorrow. MR S MIXDOWN SAMPLE 21SEP16 (CLICK HERE) SOUNDATION.COM INTRODUCTION:   Open the Soundation.com Applicatio...