TITLE: World AIDS Day 2009 Special Event: A Conversation with the Makers of:
Where the Water Meets the Sky: Film for Education & Social Change
THEMES: Arts, Culture and Media; Health and Well-Being; HIV/AIDS; Global Development
GRADE LEVEL: 8-12
DATES: December 1st
TIME: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM EST/1:00 PM- 2:00 PM EST
COST: $150, or GNG Membership Price
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Camfed International and Global Nomads Group are pleased to present:
Where the Water Meets the Sky: Film for Education & Social Change
Bringing the developing world into your classroom, "Where the Water Meets the Sky" tells the inspiring story of 23 women from rural Zambia who are trained in filmmaking. This courageous group has produced a film about an issue that no one will discuss: the plight of young women orphaned by AIDS. Narrated by Academy Award-winner, Morgan Freeman, "Where the Water Meets the Sky" features Penelop, a young woman who shares her story on camera. The 60-minute film is a story of friendship, courage and hope that resonates with young people internationally. Among the 23 young women who were trained in filmmaking, many were non-literate - demonstrating the power of film for addressing complex and contentious issues. During this special PULSE session, students from many different places will engage with the filmmakers about the current situation of HIV/AIDS in the world and how they can raise awareness about the pandemic, using Zambia as a compelling case study. Participating schools will view the documentary prior to December 1st in their classrooms. For more information on the film, please see the following link: www.watermeetssky.com
If you are unable to screen the film on World AIDS Day but are interested in screening the film at your school on another day, please email hostascreening@watermeetssky.com, with "where the water/GNG" in the subject line of your email.
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The World AIDS Day program is aligned with National Educational Standards:
Geography Standards/Human Systems
- Standard 9: The characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations on Earth's surface.
- Standard 10: The characteristics, distributions, and complexity of Earth's cultural mosaics.
- Standard 11: The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.
- Standard 13: How forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of Earth's surface.
National Health Education Standards:
- Standard 1: Students will comprehend concepts related to health promotion and disease prevention to enhance health.
- Standard 2: Students will analyze the influence of family, peers, culture, media, technology and other factors on health behaviors.
- Standard 4: Students will demonstrate the ability to use interpersonal communication skills to enhance health and avoid or reduce health risks.
- Standard 8: Students will demonstrate the ability to advocate for personal, family and community health.
Social Studies Standards
- Strand III: People, Places, and Environments
- Strand IV: Individual Development and Identity
- Strand V: Individuals, Groups, and Institutions
- Strand VI: Power, Authority, and Governance
- Strand IX: Global Connections
- Strand X: Civic Ideals and Practices
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