If you need inspiration and ideas for a science experiment/exhibit to prepare your video, feel free to explore here
Westwood Charter Virtual Science Slam - Video submission checklist
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Video recording specifications:
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Video format: Video recorded from your cellphone in landscape (horizontal) mode.
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Duration: Between 5 and 10 minutes.
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Fill out the Media Release Form here (you can also download this form when you submit the video)
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Submit your video here
Recommendations:
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Make a short test video in a well-lit area of your home. Preferably during the day. Check that your test video looks and good before doing your final video for submission.
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Be spontaneous! It’s OK if at some point you need to grab the camera to take a close up of your experiment or walk around it.
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A sample structure could be:
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Start by introducing yourself.
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Introduce the project you’ll be showcasing.
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If a list of materials is needed, please mention them first before starting the process.
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Encourage kids to pause the video if at some point they need to ask questions to their parents or go back a bit to re-watch.
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If there’s an outcome that you’d like to tease, now is the right moment to keep the kids interested and engaged.
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If there are variations that you’re not showcasing, maybe mention them at the end of the project, for example, “This experiment would also work if you use X material instead of Y.”
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If your project showcases a specific scientific phenomenon or part of science, please mention it! For example “And this is thanks to the gravity force” or “This happens because of static, which is…”
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Have fun! Thank you for being a science ambassador!
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