The following student videos were produced for the Invasive Plant Student Video Challenge, part of the Osceola County Hydrilla and Hygrophila Demonstration Project. After learning about the impacts invasive aquatic plants are having on freshwater habitats in Osceola County, students were challenged to write, act and film their own short stories about hydrilla, hygrophila and water hyacinth. Teachers and students used the following documents to develop the videos:
- Teacher Guide (PDF)
- Job Descriptions for Making Videos with Grading Rubric - 8 pages / 4 pages (PDF)
- Sample Story Scenarios (PDF)
- Features of a Short Film Plot (PDF)
- Storyboard Template (PDF)
Many thanks to teachers Margaret McAndrews and Judy McDonald for working with their students
on this project.
For more information about invasive plants in Florida, visit:
http://plants.ifas.ufl.edu/education.
Visit the U.F. Center For Aquatic and Invasive Plants - Education Initiative Facebook page
Margaret McAndrews’ Class
4th Grade Science Club, KOA Elementary
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“Hydrilla Rescue Squad”
by Margaret McAndrews’ 4th Grade Science Club
Watch on YouTube
Cast and Crew: Darryl, Chloe, Ronald, Sarah, Jilleanne, Madelyn, Michael, Angela, Michaelia, Luis, Janilee, and Kyana
Judy McDonald’s Class
8th grade science class, Narcoossee Community Middle School
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“Breaking News”
by Judy McDonald’s 8th Grade Science Class
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Cast: Brittany, Caleb, Julia, Macaulay, Moses, Rachel, and Tyler
Directors: Brittany and Caleb
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“Dude, Where's My Plants?”
by Judy McDonald’s 8th Grade Science Class
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Cast: Angel, Chris, Cindy, Gio, Juan, and Maddie.
Directors: Chris and Cindy.
Camera: Andrew and William.
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“Fishing Day Gone Bad”
by Judy McDonald’s 8th Grade Science Class
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Cast: Alex, Cody, J.R., Riley, Steven, and Yariles
Directors: Julisa and P.J.
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“Hydrilla Invasion”
by Judy McDonald’s 8th Grade Science Class
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Cast: Albert, Amber, James, J.T., and Victoria
Directors: Amber and Wyatt
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“Hygrophila on a Plane”
by Judy McDonald’s 8th Grade Science Class
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Cast: Anthony, Deonte, Jennifer, Kayla, Suzy, Taylor, and Zain
Directors: Deonte and Jennifer
Camera: Ms. McDonald
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“Lost Tapes”
by Judy McDonald’s 8th Grade Science Class
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Cast: Ashley, John, Matt, and Tyrnie
Directors: Joseph and Tyrnie
Camera: Alsonso, Ashley, and Tyrnie
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“Natives Got Talent”
by Judy McDonald’s 8th Grade Science Class
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Cast: Anthony, Brittney, Jennifer, Josie, Kashif, Matthew, and Tyler
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“Natives vs. Invasives: Hoopin'”
by Judy McDonald’s 8th Grade Science Class
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Cast: A.J., Andrew, Jamie, Jessica, John, Kevin, and Rohan
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“Plant Busters”
by Judy McDonald’s 8th Grade Science Class
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Cast: Alex, Edwin, Ezequiel, Jeremy, and Mitchell
Narrators: Coach D and Mr. Mifsud
Directors: Christy and Alex
Camera: Katelynn
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“Plants vs. Man”
by Judy McDonald’s 8th Grade Science Class
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Cast: Alyssa, C.J., Justin, Nahir, Nathan, Shania, and Trey
Directors: Alyssa and C.J.
Camera: Juan
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“The Terminator: Death of Hydrilla”
by Judy McDonald’s 8th Grade Science Class
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Cast: Allison, Dylan, Karalyne, Tony, and Juwan
Directors: Dylan and Cybill
Props/Scenery Artist: Allison
Camera: Diana
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“U Think U R Smart?”
by Judy McDonald’s 8th Grade Science Class
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Cast: Evan, Jason, Karla, Marleen, and Milannette
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“Water Hyacinth: Who Ya Gonna Call?”
by Judy McDonald’s 8th Grade Science Class
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Cast: Cody, Desiree, Stashu, Kenny
Directors: Cody, Nykecia
Camera: Kenny
