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Overview
Wadjda introduces students to Saudi Arabia and Islam. It’s also a great starting point for discussing gender equality.
- Type: Narrative Feature Film
- Lesson Grades: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
- Rating: PG
- Ages: 8–12, 13–17, 18–24, 25+
Common Sense Media rates this film as appropriate for ages 9+Beautiful, nuanced tale of an independent Saudi girl.- Run time: 60–119 minutes
Where to Watch
Watch it on Amazon Prime and other major streaming platforms. Or buy the DVD or Blu-ray.
Curriculum Guide
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Lesson 1: Wadjda’s Story: Understanding Wadjda’s World
Subject: Language Arts
Lesson Grades: 6, 7, 8, 9
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Lesson 2: The Country of Saudi Arabia
Subject: Geography, Social Studies, World History
Lesson Grades: 9, 10, 11
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Lesson 3: Saudi Arabia Confronts Modernity
Subject: Social Studies
Lesson Grades: 11, 12
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Lesson 4: The Women of Saudi Arabia
Subject: Film Literacy, Social Studies
Lesson Grades: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
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Lesson 5: An Introduction to the Quran
Subject: Language Arts, Religious Studies, World History
Lesson Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
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Lesson 6: Introducing Wadjda Filmmaker Haifaa Al Mansour
Subject: Film Literacy, Language Arts
Lesson Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Group Discussion Facilitation Guidelines
These tips can help you create safe space for classroom engagement on the themes and subjects of this film.
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