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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 "i believe a leaf of grass is no less than the journey-work of the stars." ~walt whitman. photo of blooming olive trees @mcevoyranch by @markandrewboyer for the photo essay, farmers of marin county

"I believe a leaf of grass is no less than the journey-work of the stars." ~Walt Whitman. Photo of blooming olive trees @McEvoyRanch by @markandrewboyer for the photo essay, Farmers of Marin County

an image representing the @noaa 2018 #arcticreportcard is out and the results are not good: the arctic is undergoing its "most unprecedented transition in human history." via @nytclimate

The @NOAA 2018 #ArcticReportCard is out and the results are not good: The Arctic is undergoing its "most unprecedented transition in human history." Via @nytclimate

an image representing pollution has driven the axolotl to the verge of extinction. the loss of this strange and fantastic "water monster" is traumatic for mexico city: the creature is vital not only to its ecosystem but also to its imagination. can a radical plan save them?

Pollution has driven the axolotl to the verge of extinction. The loss of this strange and fantastic "water monster" is traumatic for Mexico City: the creature is vital not only to its ecosystem but also to its imagination. Can a radical plan save them?

an image representing join @lpitoday dec. 6th at 7:30pm as they celebrate the 50th anniversary of #apollo8 with a free screening of #earthrise! there will be a discussion with director @evaughanlee, artist @erikablumenfeld & @nasa scientists dr. william stefanov & andrea m

Join @LPItoday Dec. 6th at 7:30pm as they celebrate the 50th anniversary of #Apollo8 with a free screening of #Earthrise! There will be a discussion with director @evaughanlee, artist @ErikaBlumenfeld & @NASA scientists Dr. William Stefanov & Andrea M...

an image representing if you are in the #framingham/ #metrowest area of ma this thursday at 7pm come on down to an #earthrisefilm screening at @framinghamu's mccarthy center! director @evaughanlee will join remotely for a discussion following! hosted by @moon_context

If you are in the #Framingham/ #MetroWest area of MA this Thursday at 7pm come on down to an #Earthrisefilm screening at @FraminghamU's McCarthy Center! Director @evaughanlee will join remotely for a discussion following! Hosted by @moon_context

an image representing sports for social change: in this #lessonplan, students watch a film about a young soccer player in south africa, who helps educate local youth to mobilize communities around hiv/aids prevention, and discuss the power of sports to effect social change

Sports for Social Change: In this #lessonplan, students watch a film about a young soccer player in South Africa, who helps educate local youth to mobilize communities around HIV/AIDS prevention, and discuss the power of sports to effect social change

an image representing thought-provoking multimedia piece in @natgeomag highlighting native voices: native americans are pushing back against portrayals of their culture by non-natives, offering alternative views of indigenous life. #nativeamericanheritagemonth

Thought-provoking multimedia piece in @NatGeoMag highlighting Native voices: Native Americans are pushing back against portrayals of their culture by non-natives, offering alternative views of indigenous life. #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth

an image representing great being with global educators pushing the boundaries of innovation in education at @hundredorg summit in helsinki! #ff @hellorubyworld @theworldslesson @tgsthinkglobal @skateistan @teachersguild @greenhopeyouth @topdogteaching @community_share

Great being with global educators pushing the boundaries of innovation in education at @HundrEDorg Summit in Helsinki! #FF @hellorubyworld @TheWorldsLesson @TGSTHINKGlobal @Skateistan @TeachersGuild @GreenHopeYouth @TopDogTeaching @community_share

an image representing happy to be included in this @commonsenseed blog post about resources to help foster #empathy in the classroom. check out some of the other fantastic resources: #worldkindnessday @tolerance_org @edutopia @caselorg @thecharacterlab @ashoka

Happy to be included in this @CommonSenseEd blog post about resources to help foster #empathy in the classroom. Check out some of the other fantastic resources: #WorldKindnessDay @Tolerance_org @edutopia @caselorg @TheCharacterLab @Ashoka

an image representing a good reminder from @parkerjpalmer on this #electionday: "we need citizens with chutzpah and humility to occupy our civic space and call american democracy back to health. there is no reason, at least no good reason, why our number cannot be legion."

A good reminder from @parkerjpalmer on this #ElectionDay: "We need citizens with chutzpah and humility to occupy our civic space and call American democracy back to health. There is no reason, at least no good reason, why our number cannot be legion."

an image representing the @hundredorg spotlight on sustainability report is out today! in partnership with @museschoolca the report highlights ten innovations in #education which address #sustainability in a fresh way: #globaled

The @HundrEDorg Spotlight on Sustainability report is out today! In partnership with @MUSESchoolCA the report highlights ten innovations in #education which address #sustainability in a fresh way: #globaled

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