What to Teach in February

Here are teaching ideas paired with free teaching resources for educators, homeschooling individuals to teach with film in February! 

February Monthly Themes

Black History Month

• Article: Teaching With Film for Black History Month
• Article: Family Movies for Black History Month | Multicultural Kids Blog
• Our newest Black History Film: Chevalier

🔔 Looking for individual lessons for teaching Black history? Check out our brand new Black History Lessons collection, with classroom-ready individual lessons for teaching US Black History and Global Black History. Plus free, on-demand professional development webinars to support teaching Black History.

CTE Month (Career & Technical Education)

• Film Lesson: Gabby Giffords Won’t Back Down > Career Paths
• Film Lesson: Hidden Figures > STEM Career Readiness
• Docuseries & Learning Guide: The Invisible Shield > Public Health Careers

National Gun Violence Survivor Week Feb.1-7

• Resource: Facilitation Guidelines for Group Discussions
• Films: Gabby Gifford Won’t Back Down, He Named Me Malala

World Interfaith Harmony Week Feb.1-7

• World Religions Lessons: The Story of God with Morgan Freeman
• Buddhism: The Dhamma Brothers, The Cup. The Story of God
• Christianity: Rebel Hearts, The Story of God
• Confucianism: The Way Home
• Hinduism: Like Stars on Earth, The Story of God
• Islam: Children of Heaven, The Story of God, Wadjda
• Judaism: Big Sonia, Defiant Requiem, Schindler’s List, The Story of God
• Traditional Māori Religion: Whale Rider
• Article: Exploring World Religions Through Art: Hands-on Activities for Students of All Ages | Religion Matters

African Heritage & Health Week February 7-13

Teach about the impact of healthcare inequities on public health and the urgency of healthcare for all with The Invisible Shield (and yes, it talks talks about the Tuskegee Institute, as it should).

February Daily Themes

Feb 7 World Read Aloud Day

• Article: Boost Student Engagement with Film & Book Pairings

Feb 11 International Day of Women and Girls in Science

• Films: Hidden Figures, Jane, The Love Bugs
• Article: 10 Films That Celebrate Women in Science | Video Librarian
• Article: Inspiring a Love of Nature and Learning: Celebrating Jane Goodall.

Feb 11 National Inventors Day

• Films: The Boy Who Harnessed The Wind

Feb 11 (2025) Safer Internet Day

• Our Media Literacy Collection includes clasroom-ready lessons about Fake News, Media Analysis, Propaganda, and Social Media, plus additional resources for teaching about Media Literacy, Film Literacy and Journalism. These resources are great for teaching Digital Literacy, Media Literacy, and Social Studies classes. For grades 6-12.

Feb 14 Valentine’s Day

• Films: Kahlil Gibran’s The Prophet, The Love Bugs
• Article: Love Bugs: Exploring Nature, Love, Curiosity and Friendship

Feb 20 World Day of Social Justice

• Check out our films on gender equity, racial equity, LGBTQ equity, human rights & more in the Journeys in Film library.

Finally, while thematic weeks and months are fun and helpful, we know that Media Literacy, Civics, Black History, and many of the other themes we have highlighted can be integrated into your curriculum any time of year, so we hope these resources inspire you no matter when you find them!