Chasing Coral
“We made Chasing Coral to invigorate discussions around climate issues and activate youth to be a part of the solution. Below you’ll find five resources...
Overview
Chasing Time is a powerful tool to engage the next generation in discussion around solutions to climate crisis.
The Chasing Time Teacher’s Guide was created by Hot Docs as part of Docs for Schools.
The Chasing Time Discussion Guide is designed for community screenings and includes tips for hosting a panel discussion in conjunction with the film.
Educators may also be interested in Chasing Ice, the prequel to Chasing Time, which follows photographer James Balog and a band of young adventurers as they capture the largest glacial calving event that had ever been caught on film. Learn more about Chasing Ice.
The materials shared here were not created by Journeys in Film, but are valuable learning resources available for free.
Learning Guide
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Pre-Viewing Activities
Subject: Current Events, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Science
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Viewing Activities
Subject: Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Film Literacy, Geography, Media Literacy, Science
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Post-Viewing Activity
Subject: Current Events, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Film Literacy, Media Literacy, Science
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Extension Activities and Discussion Questions
Subject: Career Studies, Current Events, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Film Literacy, Geography, Media Literacy, Science
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Culminating Activity: Fighting an Environmental Wrong with an Environmental Right
Subject: Current Events, English Language Arts, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Government, Science
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Activity Rubric
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Curriculum Expectations
Discussion Guide
Event Guide: Ideas for Hosting an Impactful Screening
Discussion Questions: Questions to Inspire Conversation, Connection, and Understanding
Inspiring Interactions: Tips for Engaging Audiences
Additional Resources: Suggestions for Continued Care and Learning
Get the Chasing Ice Discussion Guide.
Group Discussion Facilitation Guidelines
These tips can help you create safe space for classroom engagement on the themes and subjects of this film.
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Chasing Ice
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Celebration of Nature
A Celebration of Nature Lessons & Activities for Elementary and Middle School are great for STEM Learning, Earth Month, and more. Additional resources for...
Environmental Studies Lessons
These Environmental Studies Lessons are great for STEM Learning, Climate Studies, Earth Science, Environmental Science classes, and more. Additional resources for teaching with these...
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