Here are guides and other suggestions for educators, homeschooling individuals and others who plan ahead and want 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
Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month
- Partner Lesson: Teen Relationship Violence Lesson | Share My Lesson
CTE Month (Career & Technical Education)
- Film Lesson: Gabby Giffords Won’t Back Down > Career Paths
- Film Lesson: Hidden Figures > STEM Career Readiness
- Film Lesson: The Journeys is the Destination>Photojournalism As a Career
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, Francesco
- Buddhism: The Dhamma Brothers, The Cup. The Story of God
- Christianity: Francesco, 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
February Daily Themes
Feb 1 National Freedom Day (signing of 13th amendment – USA)
- Film: Ava Duvernay’s 13th
Feb 4 International Day of Human Fraternity
The declaration “Human Fraternity for World Peace and Living Together” was co-authored by His Holiness Pope Francis and His Eminence the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar Sheikh Ahmed El Tayeb.
- Learn more about International Day of Human Fraternity
- Film: Francesco
Feb 7 World Read Aloud Day
- Article: Bringing Books and Films Together
Feb 10 Lunar New Year 2024
- Film: The Way Home
Feb 11 International Day of Women and Girls in Science
- Films: Hidden Figures, Jane
- Article: 10 Films That Celebrate Women in Science | Video Librarian
Feb 11 National Inventors Day
- Films: Genius, The Boy Who Harnessed The Wind
Feb 14 Valentine’s Day
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 highlighted herein can be integrated into your curriculum any time of year, so we hope these resources inspire you now matter when you find them!
Written by Shaula Evans