MY HERO Multimedia Social Studies Resources for Elementary Students: A Peaceful World
Enrich student learning with these multimedia resources
A 5th grade class in Canada asked their global partners "How do you imagine Peace?". This film, Imagine Peace, showcases drawings made by children around the world that show what they imagine peace would look like. These drawings are all from Canada, the USA, Australia, East Jerusalem, Iraq, Iran, Taiwan, and Afghanistan illustrating how each child imagined peace.
How do you imagine peace? Students create artwork illustrating how they imagine peace and submit thier artwork to the MY HERO Gallery.
A collection of art and prose from children of the world who imagine peace. (4:06 min. runtime)
Additional Films for Elementary Students
Amai the bird of light takes her friends on an exciting adventure where they learn about Hope, forgiveness and peace. ( 7:49. min. runtime)
Picture the World (3:18)
Picture A World of Peace (3:18 min. runtime)
When despair for the world grows in me… ...I come into the peace of wild things. ~Wendell Barry (1:16 min. runtime)
Let them Bloom (2:47)
A simple prayer for peace with beautiful illustrations. (2:47 min. runtime)
Playing For Change: Peace Through Music (11:31)
Playing for Change | Peace through Music (11:31 min. runtime)
Wangari Maathai shares a simple story to illustrate a powerful point. (2:00 min. runtime)
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
1. Which film did you like the most? Why?
2. Draw a picture representing Peace or create a short film. Submit your project to MY HERO.
3. Who is your peace hero and why?
Students can share their Hero Essays, Films and Art through our Create Program
How to use MY HERO's Create Program to Publish Stories, Art, Film and Audio for Students
Tutorial for students: Publish written stories, film, original artwork and audio in MY HERO's multimedia library.
MY HERO Calendars for Use in the Classroom
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