The AWS CHALLENGE: A Cultural Portrait
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Students will explore the complex issues of stereotyping, discrimination and diversity and take action by creating a collaborative photo-montage project.
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The InvestoranemptytextllineMicrofinance is any smaller-than-average loan made to people who would otherwise not have access to capital. Students will have an opportunity to understand and experience the impact of microfinance through film and practical activities.
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The SDGs Ambassador: 2030 ChallengeanemptytextllineStudents learn about SDGs, get inspired and advocate for a global challenge they care about by creating a screening campaign and discussion in their classroom or school.
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The VR Creator: My World 360ºanemptytextllineStudents will learn to capture 360° media, a new format that captures the world in every direction at once — up, down, and all around. It’s an incredible, immersive experience, as if you were dropped into someone else’s shoes.
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The ArtistanemptytextllineStudents will learn the power of visual storytelling by exercising their artistic skills through creative expression, igniting critical consciousness.
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The AnthropologistanemptytextllineA study in digital ethnography. Students will immerse themselves in a chosen culture from one of the “indigenous” SIMA Films and share it with their classmates.
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The EntrepreneuranemptytextllineSocial enterprise and the modern entrepreneur. Students will learn different types of social business models and how to create basic business concepts and company mission statements.
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The NegotiatoranemptytextllineTheater isn’t only for actors. Students will learn democratic, evaluative, public speaking and negotiation skills through the power of in-class simulation.
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Virtual ExchangeanemptytextllineVirtual Exchange. Students engage in collaborative activities that enhance their educational and cross-cultural experience in real-time.
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The Media ProduceranemptytextllineDigital marketing and effective outreach – every social issue’s suit of armor. Students will learn essential public relations skills, grassroots outreach and digital advocacy in regards to environmental issues facing our societies.
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The ResearcheranemptytextllineA critical eye and attention to detail– essential tools to navigating any industry. Students will profile an organization and present their findings to their peers.
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The JournalistanemptytextllineA classroom newsroom. Learn the basics of editorial writing; including how to write and present an editorial pitch and how to package them into ‘argument and persuasion’, ‘information and interpretation’, ‘tribute, appreciation or commendation’, and ‘entertainment: satirical treatment of a serious subject’. Coffee not included.
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The PhilosopheranemptytextllineIt’s no surprise that the best communicators are often times the best at debate. With this engagement model, students will learn essential skills like evaluation, reason, critical thinking and how to properly form and argument around a social issue.
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The AdvocateanemptytextllineAn impact campaign starts with one thing: inspiration. Here, students will watch a lineup of SIMA films (curated by the educator) and then create and execute an impact advocacy campaign within their schools/communities.