Films for Change

Films for Change is a template aimed at secondary level students that provides a way to integrate National Film Board documentaries on environmental issues across a range of classroom contexts and subject areas. Learning outcomes of Films for Change are compatible with curricula across Canada.

The template consists of five different activities that lead students from initial awareness, to deeper understanding, to taking action on environmental issues. While it makes sense to approach the activities sequentially, each one has been created to stand on its own. With adaptation to individual classroom contexts, a teacher can effectively use just one or a few of the five activities with students.

Films for Change proposes three phases to environmental leadership:
1. creating an awareness of global environmental issues
2. developing a deeper understanding of environmental issues
3. implementing environmental action projects in the classroom

Please visit Films for Change to access resources.

For updates and information about this and other VANOC education programs, subscribe to receive e-mail communications by selecting “EDU Canadian School Portal” on the Vancouver 2010 communications subscription form.

/EDU Feature Programs are educational resources endorsed by the Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games to promote the development of sport, culture and sustainability for future generations.

Be sure to document your projects by taking photos, video and/or even audio and showcase your school in the /EDU Project Showcase area.

Your school can win great prizes by submitting content!

Back to: Feature Programs