Practical Activity

Activity Title: "Documenting the 1929 Crisis"

Project Objective

Create a documentary in video format about the 1929 Crisis, focusing on its origin, development, and consequences both globally and in Brazil.

Detailed Project Description

Students will be divided into groups of 3 to 5 members, and each group will be responsible for researching, scripting, filming, and editing a 10 to 15-minute documentary about the 1929 Crisis.

The idea is for the documentary to be dynamic and engaging, interweaving information with images and dramatizations. Students are expected to explain the crisis clearly, making connections with the theoretical concepts studied and contextualizing the crisis outcomes, both globally and in Brazil.

Required Materials

• Internet access for research.
• Camera for recording (can be a cellphone camera).
• Computer with video editing software (there are free and easy-to-use options available).

Detailed Step-by-Step for Activity Completion

1. Research: The team must gather sufficient information about the 1929 Crisis. It is recommended to use the suggested sources and seek other reliable sources.

2. Scripting: After the research, the team must create a script for the documentary, dividing the story into parts such as: crisis background, the crisis itself, and global and Brazilian consequences. The script should contain all the information to be conveyed, instructions for dramatizations, and the timing for inserting images.

3. Production: The team records the documentary according to the script, using images, graphics, and dramatizations to illustrate the facts.

4. Editing: Students edit the video, adding effects, subtitles, and anything else they consider necessary to make the documentary more engaging and informative.

5. Review and Finalization: Watch the video to ensure all information is correct and that the flow of the film is coherent and engaging. Make any necessary corrections.

Project Delivery

In addition to the video, each group must submit a written report detailing the documentary production process. The report should be divided into:

1. Introduction: Should contextualize the 1929 Crisis, explain its relevance, and the motivation for carrying out this project.

2. Development: Should explain in detail the theory behind the 1929 Crisis, detail the activities carried out to complete the documentary (research, scripting, production, and editing), demonstrate the methodology used, and what were the main difficulties and solutions found. This section should also contain a link to watch the documentary.

3. Conclusions: Should summarize the main points of the study, outlining what was learned and the main conclusions about the 1929 Crisis and its outcomes.

4. Bibliography: Should list all research sources used, whether books, websites, videos, etc.

It is expected that through the completion of this project, students will learn the importance of collaboration, time management, efficient research, clear presentation of information, and critical thinking.