How the World Works
By studying the processes that shape the Earth, humans can prepare for their impact

Different Movie Shots and Techniques

Motion shots:
  • Pan
  • Tilt
  • Arc
  • Pedestal
  • Zoom

Sequences use different types of shots:
  • Long Shot
  • Medium Shot
  • Close Up
  • 1-2-3 Shot Sequence

Shooting and Editing Techniques
  • Create excitement by adding short shots together
  • Use dissolve to create the impression of a change of time and place
  • Avoid Jump Cuts
  • Consider different interview techniques when filming dialogue (eg over the shoulder shots)
  • Be careful not to cross the Action Line when shooting


WeVideo tutorials

Choose Storyboard Editing Mode

Upload media (video or still clips)

WeVideo editing tips

Add Narration/Voice Over in Timeline mode

Publish your video to your Google Drive

Online Resources for the Unit

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A beautifully designed site with wonderful graphics from the University of Michigan. There are 3 reading levels and plenty of activities for students. Topics covered include Our Planet, Our Solar System, Myths, Space Missions and an excellent Fun and Games section which includes an on-line colouring book and an activity to make your own alien.
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This site contains a News section which provides information about the latest space explorations. In the Solar System section you can click on the sun, a planet etc. This section is perfect for student research. and includes incredible photos of the planets. The Space Exploration section provides a history of all space missions to date. In the Space Dictionary you can find out what all the space terms mean.
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Great information on the planets and a sky watching guide for the month with maps to help you locate planets and stars.
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A great site which deals with space, rockets and astronauts.  Click on Our Earth, Astronauts, Living in Space4, Nasa Toons and Projects and Games.  You can find out why we have different seasons, learn about living in space and play several on-line games.
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Another site from NASA.
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A learning center for young astronomers.  Click on Level 1 Solar System and Space Stuff.  Read about the sun, moon and planets.  There are on-line questions too.
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A multimedia tour of the Solar System.
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Images from NASA's planetary exploration programme.