C-SPAN StudentCam

Organization: StudentCam is C-SPAN’s annual national video documentary competition that encourages students to think critically about issues that affect our communities and our nation.

Opportunity: In this coming semi quincentennial year celebrating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, we are asking students in grades 6-12 to create a short (5:00-6:00 minute) video documentary on either a historical or contemporary topic that relates to the competition theme: “America’s 250th Anniversary” Exploring the American Story through the Declaration of Independence Students are asked to create a 5- to 6-minute documentary that explores the enduring impact of the Declaration of Independence by examining: (1) its influence on a key moment from America’s 250-year history – or – (2) how the values stated in the foundational document touch on a contemporary issue impacting you or your community.