In Preheated a Son Uses His Problem Solving Skills to Give His Dad a Great Birthday
By Rishi Mulloth The bond between a son and his father is always heartwarming to watch, and is guaranteed to pull on the heart strings. The animated short, Preheated, showcases this wonderfully in a fun story about a dad who’s a failed scientist, and a son that just wants to see his dad smile on his birthday. The son watches as his dad works tirelessly to try and make his experiments work, so the boy decides to bake his dad a birthday...
Toxic Pollution is an Easy-to-Digest Introduction to the Concepts of Pollution
By Ethan Thomas We are all aware of the unfortunate reality of pollution that is generated worldwide. While we might be aware of the environmental effects of pollution, the reach of its effects go farther than one might imagine. Toxic Pollution explores these ideas, showing how it spreads and negatively affects the health of both animals and humans. Toxic Pollution was curated for Planet Classroom Network by Ryan Wong Classroom. The...
Without a Map: A Different Kind of Rabbit Hole
By Alex Silverman Nacho Ros’s Without a Map is about a young girl called Rebecca who falls in love with the classic story, Alice in Wonderland. Just like the main character of that story, Rebecca falls down a rabbit hole of her own. This one is a rabbit hole of real-life human struggles. Rebecca struggles in school. She loses people who are close to her, and she nearly attempts to take her own life. Despite all this, she...
Air Pollution is a Memorable Visual Lesson
By Julian Cao Directed by Katherine Wang, Air Pollution is a one-minute visual lesson composed of paper cut-outs popping up and traveling across the screen in stop-motion animation. Accompanying the visuals is a burst of classical, well-nigh bombastic music that demands attention. Such stylistic choices possess a touch of whimsy that is quite endearing. The film succinctly explains the detrimental causes and effects of air and water...
Green Ambassadors Illustrates How Young People Are Getting Involved to Combat Climate Change
By Ethan Thomas The issue of climate change is daunting, requiring the effort of many to address. This is where the students in the Green Ambassador program of Lawndale Environmental Charter High School are determined to make a difference for the better of our planet. This short documentary highlights the efforts made by the bright young minds who take on the issues of climate change and make a positive impact on the environment....
Queens Is a Journey into the Lives of Seattle Drag Queens
By Ethan Thomas Drag culture continues to be vibrant and dynamic thanks to the performers, artists, and designers who keep pushing the envelope of this art form. In Western culture, Drag performers can be traced as far back as ancient Greece. The documentary Queens takes a detailed look into the lives of 4 Seattle-based drag queens, illustrating the diverse ways that Drag has influenced and affected their lives. We learn about...
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