Green is Gold: EV Rap Battle

“A transport revolution in our cities is under way. Ride-sharing schemes, driverless cars and electric vehicles look set to bring us all kinds of benefits, such as lower pollution, faster flowing traffic and fewer accidents.

But these benefits won’t just fall into our laps. What will we have to do to ensure that we reap the rewards of these changes and avoid potential pitfalls? Will technological change bring us closer together as a society or drive us further apart? Will we the consumers be the ones who make the all-important decisions, or will we be at the mercy of the tech and car companies and the policy-makers?”

This animated video and rap battle outlining the pros and cons of EVs help us to truly get this conversation started.

Op-Docs, Phase ThreeSteven SostakSeptember 5, 2021Phase Three, Op-Docs, Global Mixtape

KG Engineers TV

Kindergarten students at SFS designed simple machines to help positively impact some of the world’s issues that grabbed their attention.

As a way of sharing their learning, raising awareness about these issues, and taking action in a virtual learning context, students shared their simple machines and how it would be a solution to the problem on a KG Engineers TV Show to be shared with the community.

Jake, who is "six and almost a half," explains his oceans project to our global audience.

Phase Three, (Im)Possible IdeasSteven SostakJuly 13, 2021Phase Three, (Im)Possible Ideas

Is Biofuel a Viable Fuel of the Future?

In this informative video, Jake explores how, in the past decades, we have seen technological advancements in transportation that runs on renewable energy sources. Potential fossil fuel depletion coupled with climate change amplifies the need to maintain renewable sources, which includes a push for greater use of biofuel. Unpacking the pros and cons of biofuel help us to predict futures opportunities as we tackle our existential threats.

Op-Docs, Phase ThreeSteven SostakJune 29, 2021Op-Docs, Phase Three

For a Better Night's Sleep

Melanie, Emily, Cathy, and Tiana shed light upon the race for our constant attention that’s unleashed invisible harms to society.

"Technology's constant interruptions and precisely-targeted distractions are taking a toll on our ability to sleep, think, to focus, to solve problems, and to be present with each other.”

Op-Docs, Phase ThreeSteven SostakJune 29, 2021Op-Docs, Phase Three

Supply Chain Electricity

In the Green is Gold peer-selected winning info-film, Harvina explores the frustrations and challenges in communities that stem from different understandings on the strengths and challenges of sustainable energy choices and lifestyles.

Can economic growth and environmentalism can co-exist?
Do our “smart” choices really make a difference?
Are green choices grounded in social status or a real desire for change?

Op-Docs, Phase ThreeSteven SostakJune 28, 2021Op-Docs, Phase Three

Solar Energy: A Bright Future?

As part of the Green is Gold film festival, Ian and his team of actors piece together a green-screened, playful, hip-hop wordplay on the data and science related to the complexities of solar panels and green energy in China. Ian’s song and video asks the question, “Why is solar taking so long to implement and does it really have a ‘bright future’?”

Green is Gold in this House

Taking inspiration from the artist and rapper Cardi B, Katie launches listeners into the world of green energy. Take the time to unpack the lyrics and Katie’s messages, which will help weigh the strengths, challenges, and importance on understanding why green energy solutions are the future.

This video and song is one of many media publications facilitated by Adam Pollock, Inspire Citizens’ Master Teacher, in his inaugural Green is Gold Film Festival.

Green is Gold: Battery Rap Collaboration

In Green is Gold, Ryan, Ishaan and Justin explored the history and role of batteries in exploring whether economic growth and environmentalism can co-exist.

All students were challenged to focus on one issue relating to renewable energy or electric vehicles and to produce a three minute video showcasing different perspectives.

The three artist-scientists got creative with a fun and legitimate rap collaboration as a creative solution to helping listeners better understand the nuances of batteries and the future of renewable energy.

Phase ThreeSteven SostakMay 23, 2021Phase Three, Tiny Classroom Concerts, Global Mixtape

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