NO LONGER IN USE – films now streaming on Success Bound site from my vimeo page —
Changing By The Minute Documentary Tool Kit (BETA page under construction)
Provided by Success Bound for Chicago public schools serving 5th – 8th grades. (Please do not share outside CPS).
A perfect tool for BACK TO SCHOOL 2022-23 – to help teachers and students feel engaged, inspired, and supported.
Build a sense of school belonging and reverse the narrative of early adolescence as a negative time. Everything you need is on this page to run sessions using the film with students, teachers and families. Discussion Guides are provided below.
- Changing By The Minute – 62 min documentary by award-winning filmmaker
- Y’All R Real Ones: Middle School Moments – 10 min short documentary
- Bonus Material – 25 min additional commentary, anecdotes, insights
- Discussion Guides developed by subject matter experts
- Research Resource List with emphasis on social emotional learning and school belonging
- Info Sheet re: School Specifics about the school featured in the film
- Filmmaker Statement
- Engage 10-14 year olds in meaningful, inclusive conversations as they respond to the film (which in turn fosters a sense of connection and school belonging as they recover from two years of disrupted learning)
- Catalyze dynamic discussions and support SEL training for teachers and administrators in professional development sessions (focusing on developmental characteristics and needs of early adolescents)
- Facilitate conversation with parents and families about what to expect during these years
- Reverse the narrative of early adolescence as a negative time
This film offers an unprecedented opportunity to hear directly from a diverse collection of early adolescents and observe them over the course of one school year — providing a jumping off places for conversations about key developmental issues and SEL skills including: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making.
Pro-Tip for Viewing: Headphones or external speakers recommended. Laptop speakers not recommended. Click “expand” button on lower right of each window to view full screen.
Trailer (3 min)
Changing By The Minute (62 min documentary)
Y’All R Real Ones: Middle School Moments (10 min documentary)
Bonus Materials
Click here to access the Bonus Materials page, under construction.
Bonus Materials are intended to augment and extend discussions related to the 62 min. documentary film “Changing By the Minute.” The bonus material is not a comprehensive presentation of issues — but an assortment of commentary, anecdotes, and insights that may be of additional interest.
Discussion Guides (BETA)
Discussion Guide for using short film with 10-14 year olds
Discussion Guide for using short film with educators and administrators (professional development)
Discussion Guide for using short film with new teacher and new school counselor candidates
The discussion guides above (BETA versions) have been developed by subject matter experts to assist professionals using the 10 min documentary films with:
- new teacher candidates
- new school counselor candidates
- undergraduates studying education and human development
- early adolescents
- new after-school staff
- teachers and administrators
- families, parents, guardians, PA
The materials presented here are intended to help reverse the narrative of early adolescence as a negative time, support SEL training for professionals, and engage 10-14 year olds in meaningful, inclusive conversations as they recover from two years of disrupted learning.
To learn more, see: ChangingByTheMinute.com
If you know a school offering middle grades instruction that would like to license the documentary tool kit, have them contact: RollingRiverMedia@gmail.com