A K-2 lesson focused on observing animals and using descriptive vocabulary, featuring the video 'Me at the zoo'.
A writing and speaking lesson for 4th-6th graders focused on concise communication, using the 'Me at the zoo' video as a model for creating 19-second vlogs.
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A descriptive writing workshop where students rewrite the script of the first YouTube video to include sensory details and precise adjectives.
A simple science observation lesson for Pre-K to 1st grade students focusing on describing animal features, observing a video, and drawing.
An engaging exploration of llama biology, behavior, and their importance in Andean culture, featuring interactive activities and a research-based creative project.
Students analyze the first YouTube video, 'Me at the zoo', as a primary source to understand the shift to User-Generated Content (UGC) and 2005 culture through a digital archaeology simulation.
A rhythmic introduction to Spanish zoo animal names (lion, monkey, giraffe) through a repetitive action song and visual aids.
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A lesson where students analyze the first YouTube video, 'Me at the zoo', and rewrite its weak script using precise vocabulary and sensory details.
A lesson exploring the transformation of media through the history of YouTube, contrasting the simplicity of the first 'User-Generated Content' with modern, high-production digital storytelling. Students will analyze technical shifts and practice scripting for a simpler era.
A K-1 lesson on making observations and using descriptive size words, featuring the first-ever YouTube video 'Me at the zoo'.
A high school journalism lesson focused on concise storytelling and on-camera presence using a 19-second video constraint inspired by the first YouTube video.
A lesson exploring the transformation of digital media production through the lens of YouTube's first video, 'Me at the zoo', contrasting early raw footage with modern high-production content.
A Kindergarten to 2nd-grade lesson on observation and descriptive language using the historic 'Me at the zoo' video. Students will practice using the word 'long' to describe elephant trunks through drawing and writing activities.
A Kindergarten to 2nd-grade lesson where students observe elephants, learn about their trunks, and practice observation skills using the historic 'Me at the zoo' video.
A lesson exploring the origins of vlogging through YouTube's first video, focusing on the concepts of authenticity, user-generated content, and parasocial relationships.
A Kindergarten-2nd grade lesson focused on using descriptive adjectives to observe animals, using the historic first YouTube video as a starting point for vocabulary expansion.
Students will explore the origins of vlogging through the first YouTube video, analyzing its structure and authentic style to create their own 20-second 'unscripted' school report.
A middle school ELA/Speech lesson focused on the difference between impromptu and scripted speaking, using the first YouTube video 'Me at the zoo' as a case study. Students analyze filler words and practice rewriting content for better delivery.
A Kindergarten to 2nd Grade lesson where students practice observation and descriptive language by watching the first-ever YouTube video and drawing an elephant.
A Kindergarten to 2nd Grade lesson exploring the first YouTube video ever made, focusing on observation skills, animal characteristics, and the evolution of digital content. Students will identify key details about elephants and create their own drawings based on the video's descriptions.
A Kindergarten-2nd Grade lesson where students learn to make simple animal observations by watching the first-ever YouTube video and creating their own 'Zoo Vlog' drawing and description.
