Action Projects 2015/16: Program Registration

Ecologos and Learning for a Sustainable Future (LSF) partner to bring Water Docs @ School Action Projects 2015/16 to your classroom!

Water Docs @ School Action Projects is a hands-on, interdisciplinary learning program for Grade 8 classes. This year, 45 classes will have the opportunity to explore local water issues through study, action and film. Participating students will:

research water issues affecting their local community
develop action projects to address a local issue
capture their project initiatives & success in a short documentary film
compete for an opportunity to showcase their film and project at the Water Docs @ School Action Projects Recognition Day in Spring 2016

Key Dates:

October 2015 (to be confirmed) Synchronous Screening of Carpageddon and Q&A with the Water Brothers
Friday January 29, 2016 Deadline to submit videos for the Water Docs @ School Student Film Competition.
Date to be determined (Spring 2015): Water Docs @ School Action Projects Recognition Day

Awards:
Awards are available for the top submissions in the following categories:

Best Film: High-end laptop for classroom
Best Project: High-end Laptop for classroom

All participating teachers and their classes will receive:

Free interdisciplinary curriculum-tied lesson plans in pdf format
An opportunity to speak with TVO’s The Water Brothers
Class admission to the Water Docs @ School Action Projects Recognition Day
Two adult passes to the Water Docs 2015 Film Festival (valued at $100)
Copy of films from all participating classes
Recognition Certificates and plaques for participating students and schools
Filmmaking and story-telling guidance
… and more!!!

To hear from a pair of teachers about their own exciting experiences with the program, you can see that conversation on our Youtube page.

Cost: Free!

For more information please visit http://ecologos.ca/water-docs-school/