Imagine It

Gr 9 Up—Iliza Shlesinger, winner of NBC's Last Comic Standing, is the host of this documentary that encourages young people and educators to combine imagination and creativity with science, technology, engineering, and math to solve challenges and change the world. Innovators, scientists, and authors, such as futurist and author Ray Kurtzweil and NASA astronaut Sally Ride, discuss the global, engineering, and educational challenges that will move the next generation toward becoming a "think force" to innovate, understand, and manage change while bringing value to humanity. The program is very thorough in its coverage of the topic, making it a resource that is sure to spark discussion. Its fast pace gives it a contemporary feel, which will be welcomed by teenagers. However, the extensive commentaries by experts and the message for educators may disengage younger viewers. Chapter selection is optional. This thought-provoking documentary, with its emphasis on STEM education, is sure to motivate educators and students. —Linda M. Teel, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC