Pre-viewing guidelines for The 11th Hour
Pre Viewing Guidelines for The 11th Hour
1. Give a brief introduction to the film, outlining the four primary focus areas of the film:
• testimony from experts regarding current environmental crises
• the history of attitudes and actions that have led to the current situation
• a showcase of some innovations in technology
• actions people can take individually and collectively to stop the current trend towards global devastation
2. Write some or all of the following ISSUES on chart paper for use during a post-screening discussion:
• climate change/global warming
• overpopulation
• excessive consumption
• biodiversity loss
• pollution
• social justice
• sustainable “green” building
3. Prepare another piece of chart paper for listing ACTIONS individuals and groups can take.
Note to facilitators: This list will be elicited from the audience as part of the post-viewing activity.
4. Distribute index cards to the audience and ask viewers to write thoughts, feelings, and questions that come to mind during the screening. Let them know that you will not be collecting the cards, but that the cards are for their own use to help them remember what they were thinking during the viewing of the film.
Note to facilitators: Keep in mind that each viewing group will be different. Be sensitive to the level of maturity and experience of each audience and structure activities to reflect each group’s abilities and interests.
5. Before screening the film, use some or all of the following questions as a way of encouraging the viewers to use their knowledge, personal skills, and assessments of environmental issues as a basis for environmental problem solving and taking action.
• What do you see as today’s most urgent environmental crisis?
• Where have you gotten information about environmental issues?
• Do you think the mainstream media present environmental issues clearly and accurately?
• What actions have you taken to conserve and preserve the earth’s resources?
• In assessing your skills as an advocate for something you care about, what do you see as your strengths?
1. Give a brief introduction to the film, outlining the four primary focus areas of the film:
• testimony from experts regarding current environmental crises
• the history of attitudes and actions that have led to the current situation
• a showcase of some innovations in technology
• actions people can take individually and collectively to stop the current trend towards global devastation
2. Write some or all of the following ISSUES on chart paper for use during a post-screening discussion:
• climate change/global warming
• overpopulation
• excessive consumption
• biodiversity loss
• pollution
• social justice
• sustainable “green” building
3. Prepare another piece of chart paper for listing ACTIONS individuals and groups can take.
Note to facilitators: This list will be elicited from the audience as part of the post-viewing activity.
4. Distribute index cards to the audience and ask viewers to write thoughts, feelings, and questions that come to mind during the screening. Let them know that you will not be collecting the cards, but that the cards are for their own use to help them remember what they were thinking during the viewing of the film.
Note to facilitators: Keep in mind that each viewing group will be different. Be sensitive to the level of maturity and experience of each audience and structure activities to reflect each group’s abilities and interests.
5. Before screening the film, use some or all of the following questions as a way of encouraging the viewers to use their knowledge, personal skills, and assessments of environmental issues as a basis for environmental problem solving and taking action.
• What do you see as today’s most urgent environmental crisis?
• Where have you gotten information about environmental issues?
• Do you think the mainstream media present environmental issues clearly and accurately?
• What actions have you taken to conserve and preserve the earth’s resources?
• In assessing your skills as an advocate for something you care about, what do you see as your strengths?