What do I need to create a Newscast?

• Journal or composition for notes to begin
• Graphic Organizers (Webs to begin each segment) Helps build the process with the children
• Create a sign with News name (Example: K-DOZ TV2)
• Signs for segments (National, State, Local, Parish, Weather, Sports, etc.
• Create a back panels for back drop (Draped cheap material is great)
• Need a white piece on the panel to use as a "white screen" to show segment names (Optional)
• If you work on the above, create a Powerpoint Slide Show to display in the background as the reporters are reporting the news.
• Get a desk or small table
• Maps of US and State (for Weather)
• Get a digital video camera with appropriate extension cords and a tripod.
• Have a digital video tape for the camera
• Charge batteries for digital still camera
• Charge battery for digital video camera
• Digital Camera for photographs
• Film, memory stick, floppies, etc. for pictures
• Get a microphone if needed
• Prepare a lap top or computer/Projector to generate the background pictures if necessary.
• Great to have on hand: straight pins, safety pins, scissors, large tape (mailing), scotch tape, stapler, staples, etc.
• If capturing the video footage, a firewire
• CD or DVD, depending on what your choice is