Publisher's Synopsis
Most children are fascinated by visual media, especially film. This kit provides an investigation into the history and technology of cinema, an exploration into the form and content of films and a multicultural look at the film industry. Areas of study include: film in history, aspects of film, making a film and scientific principles behind film inventions.;The kit consists of: a full-colour teacher's guide to using the kit, with projects on movie magic, movie messages, producing a film, costume and window to the past; a set of laminated, full-colour "Help!" cards with information on finding and recording information, presenting work, testing a model, writing a script, making a documentary and film tricks; a set of photocopiable project planner cards on brainstorming, finding information and revising work; a colour wallchart on making a movie; and three copies of the Eyewitness book "Film". In addition, the kit includes a curriculum booklet and storage box.