The Science Communication Lab is proud to present the North American Premiere of our upcoming feature film, OBSERVER, for the NSTA community at the National Conference in Philadelphia! We engage students and the public through award-winning films that captivate and inspire a deeper connection to science. Learn more about our free resources here.
Stop by Our Movie Theater Booth #681 in the Expo Hall throughout the conference from Thu 3/27—Sat 3/29 to connect in person and watch a short science film perfect for your classroom (plus free movie candy). We’re also hosting some exciting events you won’t want to miss:
Thu 3/27 @ 8:00 am in Room 113 A – Research to Practice Presentation
Join Shannon Behrman, our Senior Director of Education, for her talk about nonfiction films featuring diverse scientists. We will screen two short films, Decoding Ancestral Knowledge and CRISPR Apostle, and show preliminary results of their impact on science identity and nature of science learning.
Thu 3/27 @ 5:00 pm in Exhibit Hall E – Free Movie Night: OBSERVER
All NSTA Conference Attendees and Exhibitors are welcome to attend this Special Event! Event starts promptly at 5:00 pm in Exhibit Hall E. Light hors d’oeuvres and popcorn will be provided for all attendees. Pre-registration has closed for a free drink but you can stop by our Booth #681 in the Expo Hall to pick up a drink ticket from 11am-5pm on Thursday while supplies last! If you’re unsure if you’re pre-registered for a free drink, check your printed NSTA badge for confirmation.
About the Film: In OBSERVER, filmmaker Ian Cheney embarks on an experiment in which he brings a series of keen-eyed observers – scientists, artists, a hunter – to a range of locations around the world, often without telling them where they are going, and asks them simply to describe what they see. What unfolds is a deep exploration and celebration of the power of observation: what happens when you find new ways to sense and perceive the world around you? With customary whimsy and a small painted red square that Cheney brings on every journey, the film is an invitation to viewers to find beauty and meaning in even the most quotidian of locales.
Watch the trailer below and check out the film’s official website for more info and screening updates.
Fri 3/28 @ 10:40 am in Room 120 A – Speed Sharing
Catch Shannon again for a fast-paced, idea-packed talk: Free Short Science Films that Support Conceptual Understanding, Science Identity, and Nature of Science Learning
We can’t wait to connect, share some inspiring films, and geek out about science education with you!
See you in Philly,
All of us at the Science Communication Lab
OBSERVER is produced by The Wonder Collaborative and Wicked Delicate Films. The Wonder Collaborative is our feature film unit at the Science Communication Lab. Learn more here.
