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Children of Heaven

Children of Heaven (Original title: Bacheha-ye aseman) showcases both modern and tradition Tehran and portrays a loving family trying to do their best. When young Ali accidentally loses the only pair of shoes his little sister Zahra owns, the siblings attempt to hide the bad news from their poverty-stricken father and ill mother. They devise a scheme to share Ali’s own pair of worn sneakers until they can find a new pair of shoes for Zahra.
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Overview

Children of Heaven introduces students to the people and culture of Iran. It’s a great tool for building empathy and broadening horizons through global education.

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Where to Watch

Where to Watch: Watch Children of Heaven on Amazon or other streaming platforms. Or buy the Blu-ray, DVD or VHS.

Curriculum Guide

  • Lesson 1: The Islamic Republic of Iran

    Subject: Geography, Social Studies, World History

    Lesson Grades: 6, 7, 8, 9

  • Lesson 2: Viewing Children of Heaven

    Subject: Film Literacy, Media Literacy

    Lesson Grades: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10

  • Lesson 3: Understanding Children of Heaven

    Subject: English Language Arts, Film Literacy, International Relations, Language Arts, Media Literacy

    Lesson Grades: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10

  • Lesson 5: My Home is Tehran

    Subject: Geography, Social Studies

    Lesson Grades: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10

  • Lesson 6: Film as Storytelling

    Subject: Film Literacy, Media Literacy

    Lesson Grades: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

  • Lesson 7: Put Yourself in Someone Else’s Shoes

  • Lesson 8: Keeping Secrets

    Subject: Math

    Lesson Grades: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11

  • Lesson 10: Persian Carpets

    Subject: Art History, Geography, Visual Arts

    Lesson Grades: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10

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Glossary of Film Terms

The Glossary of Film Terms is useful for the Film Literacy lessons that are part of this curriculum guide.

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Sustainable Development Goals

Journeys in Film supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Learn more about teaching with UN SDGs. This curriculum guide connects to the following SDGs.
  • Quality_Education
  • Reduced_Inequalities
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