“To be an artist means to never avert one’s eyes” – Akira Kurosawa. Former governor general Adrienne Clarkson references this quote to describe author Margaret Atwood’s ability to look at all the details, from the most horrible to the most beautiful. Through the films in this playlist, viewers can study the lives and work of literary icons such as Atwood and Leonard Cohen, whose writings have been translated for international audiences, and artists such as Francine Valentine, an observant 12-year-old poet and student whose powerful voice shines a light on the transformation of her community housing complex.
Use these resources to keep your kids sharp and engaged while they're out of school. There’s an educational video and a student activity to capture learning for each weekday, for three weeks. (Ages 11-15)
We’re introducing monthly programming for parents and educators who are teaching at home. These are films and mini-lessons designed to engage and educate your children, as well as give you some much-needed resources.
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Use our collection of films to help students improve their awareness and knowledge of the environment and increase their engagement with local and global environmental issues. Developing environmental literacy translates into greater consciousness of the impact of our choices—as citizens and consumers—on the health of the planet, and a better understanding of our capacity to effect change for a sustainable future.