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Unit One
Research: Students choose a word problem that they, at the outset, have difficulty solving. Students ask the following questions of themselves and do research to find the answers:


 * What is the problem asking, or what does the solution look like?
 * What information given in the problem is needed to solve it?
 * What mathematics do I use to solve the problem?
 * What is the solution?
 * Students will fill out the Step 1 Grading Rubric.

Unit Two
Video Production: Students plan a process for making a video clip of 1 to 2 minutes in length. The video clip will mimic the style of Lee Lefever of Commoncraft.


 * Write a draft script for the video clip.
 * Make a list of materials needed (copy of the word problem, worksheet or work area, writing materials, props, etc.) and collect those materials.
 * Find a partner or partners to practice; shoot the video.
 * Download the video from the camera and save a backup copy.
 * Students will fill out the Step 2 Grading Rubric.

Unit Three
Step 3 Publish the Video: Students post their final video and write a reflection on the process.


 * Compress the original video so that it will load quickly on their WordPress blog.
 * Create a new post on the blog that contains a reflection of the process: What did I do well? What do I need to do better? What goals do I set for the next time?
 * Upload the compressed video to the new post. Make sure that the placement of the video and the reflection do not create confusion for their audience.
 * Students fill out the Step 3 Grading Rubric.