This Framework for Interpreting Documentary Film is a powerful inquiry method that transforms film viewing into a disciplined act of analysis. Using six essential lenses—Position, Construction, Evidence, Perspective, Interpretation, and Engagement—it moves learners beyond passive reaction toward reasoned judgment. Aligned with global media literacy standards, the protocol pairs SIMA Academy’s storytelling with structured pedagogy to foster the critical attention necessary for navigating today’s complex media landscape.

Bridging the gap between storytelling and civic engagement, the SIMA SDG Challenge invites you to analyze global challenges through film, identify scalable solutions, and develop an actionable impact campaign. Join a global network of learners and organizers working to address the UN Sustainable Development Goals. (for individuals or teams)

Students will learn the power of visual storytelling by exercising their artistic skills through creative expression, igniting critical reflection.

The Unplastify Challenge invites high school students from around the world to engage with the complex issue of plastic pollution by connecting emotionally with the topic, reflecting on their own relationship with plastic, and inspiring them to take action.

Social Enterprise and the Modern Entrepreneur: Students will learn about various types of social business models and how to develop basic business concepts and company mission statements.

Create a classroom newsroom. Learn the basics of editorial writing, including how to write and present an editorial pitch and how to package it into one of the four editorial types: ‘argument and persuasion’, ‘information and interpretation’, ‘tribute, appreciation or commendation’, and ‘entertainment: satirical treatment of a serious subject’.

The goal of this lesson is to sharpen students’ crucial media literacy skills.

Foster a safe environment for productive conversations and support participants through a systems thinking process as they grapple to understand complex global issues.

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Students will learn to capture 360° media, a format that captures the world in every direction at once — up, down, and all around. It’s an incredible, immersive experience, as if you were dropped into someone else’s shoes.