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The Power of Multimodal Art and Film to Engage Students

English Language Arts teacher Matt Hamilton describes how he engages his students with literature, film, and photography while connecting students to global issues. Examples of student work, including detailed infographics, are shared.

by Matt Hamilton

an image representing in australia, indigenous ranger organizations have been working to protect their ancestral lands. for a people whose culture is indelibly tied to the land, protecting the environment is tantamount to preserving their history

In Australia, Indigenous ranger organizations have been working to protect their ancestral lands. For a people whose culture is indelibly tied to the land, protecting the environment is tantamount to preserving their history

Build a rocket for the Challenger Learning Center St. Louis' Rocket Design Competition to celebrate their 15th anniversary on Nov. 3rd! There will also be a special screening of #Earthrisefilm, hands-on activities, and simulated space missions!

an image representing you're hearing about everything that dies & not hearing about everything still alive. if you think it's dead already then you're not going to be bothered. only if you love something will you inconvenience yourself to work on its behalf. ~barbara kingso

You're hearing about everything that dies & not hearing about everything still alive. If you think it's dead already then you're not going to be bothered. Only if you love something will you inconvenience yourself to work on its behalf. ~Barbara Kingso...

an image representing in the bay area this evening? earthrise is screening in san rafael tonight at 6:45 at the @cafilminstitute as part of @mvfilmfest! there are still tickets left so come on down! director @evaughanlee will be there for a q&a as well! #earthrisefilm

In the Bay Area this evening? Earthrise is screening in San Rafael tonight at 6:45 at the @cafilminstitute as part of @MVFilmFest! There are still tickets left so come on down! Director @evaughanlee will be there for a Q&A as well! #Earthrisefilm

We are on cloud nine: the jury of @Raindance honoured EARTHRISE with the Best Short Documentary Award! The film is already available online and continues its successful festival run @MVFilmfest & @docnycfest. Congratulations to @evaughanlee + @goproject!

Thanks Jeremey. If you're in the #BayArea join us and director @evaughanlee next week for a screening of Earthrise at #MVFF @MVFilmFest @cafilminstitute

an image representing what is the value of natural fiber? this lesson plan has students rethink the fabrics we wear: #makered #local

What is the value of natural fiber? This lesson plan has students rethink the fabrics we wear: #makered #local

an image representing "creativity should be as important in education as literacy." ~ sir ken roberts. silent crescendo - exploring the creative process

"Creativity should be as important in education as literacy." ~ Sir Ken Roberts. Silent Crescendo - Exploring the Creative Process

an image representing "i approach the images of icebergs as portraits of individuals, much like family photos of my ancestors. i seek a moment in their life in which they convey their unique personality, some connection to our own experience, and a glimpse of their soul whi

"I approach the images of icebergs as portraits of individuals, much like family photos of my ancestors. I seek a moment in their life in which they convey their unique personality, some connection to our own experience, and a glimpse of their soul whi...

an image representing "an environment-based education movement--at all levels of education--will help students realize that school isn't supposed to be a polite form of incarceration, but a portal to the wider world." ~ richard louv. #lessonplan, learning with nature

"An environment-based education movement--at all levels of education--will help students realize that school isn't supposed to be a polite form of incarceration, but a portal to the wider world." ~ Richard Louv. #Lessonplan, Learning with Nature

an image representing restoring appalachia: for hundreds of displaced w. virgina coal miners...tending lavender, and raspberries, and even commercial-scale honeybees offers a glimpse of a future that is both economically viable and ecologically sustainable via @orion_magazine

Restoring Appalachia: For hundreds of displaced W. Virgina coal miners...tending lavender, and raspberries, and even commercial-scale honeybees offers a glimpse of a future that is both economically viable and ecologically sustainable via @Orion_Magazine

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