Inventing Tomorrow (ATOM Study Guide)

Synopsis:

Inventing Tomorrow (2018) is a documentary directed by Laura Nix about teenagers from around the world who are creating innovative solutions to the global environmental threats found right in their own backyards. Take a journey with these inspiring teens as they prepare their projects for the largest convention of high school scientists in the world, the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF).

Curriculum Links

Inventing Tomorrow can be used as a resource to teach students about sustainability. Sustainability addresses Earth's ongoing capacity to maintain all life. Education for sustainability develops the knowledge, skills, values and world views necessary for people to contribute to more sustainable patterns of living. It enables individuals and communities to reflect on ways of interpreting and engaging with the world. Sustainability education is future oriented, focusing on protecting environments and creating a more ecologically and socially just world through informed action.

Inventing Tomorrow promotes the value of STEM education through its portrayal of the featured students, their projects and Intel ISEF. STEM is an approach to learning that integrates science, technology, engineering and mathematics. STEM education also develops capabilities such as critical and creative thinking, collaboration and ethical decision making. STEM responds to the need to prepare young people to deal positively and productively with twenty-first century global challenges. The knowledge and skills developed through STEM-based learning empowers students to address contemporary issues, create innovative solutions to real world problems and confront the future with confidence. STEM-based learning programs are intended to increase students' interest in pursuing higher education and careers in those fields.