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Which subject	Design and technology
What topic	Green screen
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 1
Class size	20
What curriculum
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Number of slides	5
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Lesson plan

Topic

Green Screen

Objectives

• Understand the concept of a green screen and its applications in media and technology.
• Learn how to set up a simple green screen for video recording.
• Create a short video using a green screen and relevant digital tools.

Materials

• Portable green screen backdrop
• Smartphone or tablet with a camera
• Video editing software or application (e.g., iMovie, KineMaster)
• Tripod or stand for the camera
• Lighting (e.g., desk lamps)
• Props for video creation

Grade or Age Group

Year 1

Subject

Design and Technology

Class Size

20 students

National Curriculum Alignment

• This lesson aligns with the Australian Curriculum for Design and Technology, focusing on digital technologies and creative arts.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length (minutes)	Details
1	Introduction to Green Screen	5	Discuss what a green screen is, its uses, and show examples of videos that use green screen effects.
2	Setting Up the Green Screen	10	Demonstrate how to set up the green screen backdrop and the camera. Allow students to help in the setup process.
3	Lighting and Camera Angles	5	Discuss the importance of lighting and camera angles in creating a good video. Show them how to adjust lights.
4	Storyboarding	5	Guide students to brainstorm ideas for their short video and create a simple storyboard.
5	Filming the Video	5	Allow students to record their short videos in groups using the green screen setup.
6	Editing the Video	5	Introduce students to basic editing techniques using the selected editing software.
7	Wrap-Up and Homework	5	Discuss what they learned and assign homework to review their video and write 2-3 sentences about what they created.

Homework

• Review the video created in class and write 2-3 sentences on what they learned about using green screens and any challenges faced during the process. Submit by the next class without needing to present it in front of the class.

Assessment

• Check homework submissions for understanding of the green screen concept.
• Observe group participation during filming and setup phases.

Lesson script