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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.
Where to Watch
Chasing Time is available through PBS and the PBS App.
The 40-minute Directors’ Cut is also now available free on YouTube. It features additional footage and expands on the film’s central theme of mentorship.
Chasing Time Free Educational and Community Screening Access
Educators can request a free downloadable version of Chasing Time for classroom use from Exposure Labs.
- 24-minute broadcast cut
- 40-minute Director’s Cut
- 40-minute Director’s Cut with Latin American Spanish subtitles
- 40-minute Director’s Cut with French Canadian subtitles
Educators will also receive: standards-aligned discussion guides and classroom resources, Question & Answer video, promotional assets, and more.
The Chasing Time Educational Package makes a successful screening experience for learners and communities easier than ever.
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
For grades 7-12, adult/higher ed
Discussion Guide
This guide is divided into four sections:
- 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
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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