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This film is about connecting imagination and creativity with science and engineering in education. The 52-minute film is designed provide a forum for discussion around the power of big ideas in action and to inspire people to imagine a better world, to unleash their creativity and then take action to solve global challenges.
In the film, there is a chorus of voices joining a movement to get creative thinking and the arts back into schools and connect those with science and engineering (STEM education). Imagine it!” helps the public have a better understanding of the importance of science, engineering and technology and inspires the next generation of innovators.
The film reports on the promise of a new youth culture engaging their curiosity to change the world, empowered by science, technology, education…and desire.
Chapter 1: A New Generation (01:04) It’s positive. It’s about the future. It’s about what’s possible.
Chapter 2: The Future (04:20) Unleash the power of your imagination to solve the global challenges facing society.
Chapter 3: Apollo Challenge (06:45) A half century ago, the U.S. set a goal of reaching space and engaging every citizen in that historic mission.
Chapter 4: X-Prize (04:07) Today, millions of dollars in prizes go to the people who bring about radical breakthroughs for the benefit of humanity.
Chapter 5: Grand Challenges (05:24) The National Academy of Engineering has identified 14 Grand Challenges awaiting engineering solutions in the 21st century.
Chapter 6: New Generation (01:33) Inspire and prepare students to seize the opportunity to change the world through science, technology, engineering, and math.
Chapter 7: Challenges for Education (03:15) Encourage curiosity and creativity to put your students on a path to making the world a better place.
Chapter 8: Inspire Teachers (02:48) The great hope for the future rests with the quality of our teachers.
Chapter 9: The WOW in Education (01:54) Spark a sense of wonder and excitement in a new generation by connecting science and engineering with humanities and art.
Chapter 10: The Arts (01:23) The arts have always been important, but today, more than ever we need creative thinking to meet global challenges.
Chapter 11: Is Science Art? (01:27) If ever there was a time for a scientific renaissance, now is it.
Chapter 12: Opportunities in Education (05:57) Create new and innovative ways to engage and educate the next generation.
Chapter 13: Be Curious (02:54) Curiosity is an emotion that causes natural inquisitive behavior such as exploration, investigation, and learning.
Chapter 14: Mindset (01:45) Challenges are actually opportunities for you to create innovative solutions.
Chapter 15: Risk & Reward (02:17) The risk is in not uncovering new discoveries. The reward is to continue humanity’s strivings for a better world.
Chapter 16: Finding Your Element (02:45) Solving challenges will take all of us. Seizing opportunities will take all of you. The world is waiting to find it what’s inside of you.
Chapter 17: Your Role (02:22) Choose to accept the challenge to make the world a better place.
We have created a number of abbreviated, topic specific versions of the film for you to view and share. Click on the title of the version you wish to view.
Mindset, Risk & Reward: (Running Time:6:25)
Comprised of… Ch. 14 Mindset , Ch. 15 Risk & Reward , Ch. 17 Your Role
Opportunities in Education (Running Time:13:55)
Comprised of… Ch. 7 Challenges for Education, Ch. 8 Inspire Teachers, Ch. 9 Wow in Education, Ch. 12 Opportunities in Education
Solving Global Challenges (Running Time: 10:00)
Comprised of… Ch. 1 New Conversation , Ch. 2 Future , Ch. 5 Grand Challenges (Abbreviated/Shorts Version), Ch. 17 Your Role
DVDs Now Available at Amazon! Select film title below to purchase…
Imagine it! Post It Challenge DVD
imagine it!² The Power of Imagination DVD
Imagination in a Box! DVD (Both films & more)
A special thanks to Michael Franti & Spearhead, Jill Brogan at Guerrilla Management and Hector Martinez at Epitah Records for providing the following music tracks for the imagine it! project:
Michael Franti
Franticsolutions / Universral Music / ASCAPC
Young
c-Ya-Later-Sound / BMI
D. Shul
ShulD Music / BMI
Michael Franti
Epitah, Anti, Hellcat Records, Los Angeles
To learn more about Michael Franti please visit his website michaelfranti.com
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October 3rd, 2009 at 5:25 pm
[...] We have been looking at presentation from “shift Happens” and “Imagine It, Project” [...]
October 20th, 2009 at 5:03 pm
[...] may watch the film via the Web or purchase the imagine it!² The Power of Imagination DVD at http://www.imagineitproject.com. Educators are also encouraged to “remix” the content [...]
December 7th, 2009 at 12:48 pm
what about those who are not of the younger generation? why don’t they have anything to invest? believe it or not they have plenty to give.
April 17th, 2010 at 12:04 pm
[...] Italian lunch and afternoon snacks. This is in addition to the free creativity software and Imagine it2 DVD each participant will [...]
April 27th, 2010 at 3:10 pm
[...] creation. I was impressed that the grand finale is a presentation from the people at Imagine it! and Imagine it!². I think highly of the Imagine It Organization and had earlier written a blog post entitled Imagine [...]
May 5th, 2010 at 3:17 pm
[...] In 1999, Converge Magazine named Gary a “shaper of our future and inventor of our destiny.” The National School Boards Association recognised Dr. Stager with the distinction of “20 Leaders to Watch” in 2007. He is featured in the recent documentary, imagine it!² The Power of Imagination. [...]