All grades  Project 5 weeks

Game Changers: Stories That Inspire

Alejandro S
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Purpose

The purpose of this learning experience is to deeply explore how sports influence individual identities and forge community bonds across various life stages, using documentary filmmaking as a collaborative and expressive medium. Through interviewing athletes at different stages of their sports journey, you'll gather authentic perspectives to develop empathy and recognize the diverse paths in sports. This project will enhance your skills in storytelling, critical thinking, and empathy, while also providing a platform for showcasing personal growth and insights through feedback, peer reviews, and reflective discussions.

Learning goals

In this project, you'll explore how sports influence personal identities and community ties over time. You'll develop empathy skills to appreciate diverse athletic experiences and learn to adapt when plans change. Additionally, through creating and refining the documentary, you'll enhance your research, storytelling, and multimedia production skills. Engaging with athletes of various stages will deepen your understanding of sports' impact on life paths, while peer reviews will refine your ability to give and receive constructive feedback.

Products

Create a compelling documentary that explores the complex relationships individuals have with sports across their life stages. Throughout the project, craft and refine segments that include impactful storytelling, athlete interviews, and motivational quotes. The final product should weave these elements together into a cohesive narrative that resonates with viewers and provides insights on personal and community growth through sports.

Launch

Initiate your project with a dynamic 'Community Q&A Session' where you invite a panel of athletes at various stages in their sports journeys, from budding enthusiasts to seasoned veterans. Use this opportunity to pose questions about their experiences, challenges, and triumphs in sports. This interactive session will set the stage for your documentary, inspiring topics and angles to explore.uminating stories that highlight the profound impact of sports on identity and community, and motivate your creative process.

Exhibition

Host a premiere screening event at your school or community center to showcase the documentary. Invite community members, athletes featured in the documentary, classmates, and teachers to attend. Include a discussion panel where you address audience questions, share insights, and discuss the creation process. Create a digital platform, such as a website or YouTube channel, where the documentary can be shared with a broader online audience, encouraging further community engagement.