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Teach with My Music with Rhiannon Giddens and Mazz Swift to introduce students to Black American non-binary musician Mazz Swift, her musical experiences, Black History, and American Transcontinental Railroad History. This episode also connects to Neurodiversity Representation, Non-Binary (/LGBTQIA+) Representation, Music Lessons and History through Music. In My Music with Rhiannon Giddens Season Two Episode […]

Teach with My Music with Rhiannon Giddens and Maeve Gilchrist to introduce students to Celtic harpist Maeve Gilchrist, her instrument the harp, Irish / Celtic music, American Transcontinental Railroad History and the experience of Irish-American Immigrants. In My Music with Rhiannon Giddens Season Two Episode Two, host Rhiannon Giddens shares a musical visit with Celtic harpist […]

Teach with My Music with Rhiannon Giddens with Wu Man to introduce students to Chinese musician Wu Man, her instrument the pipa, Chinese music, American Transcontinental Railroad History and the experience of Chinese Immigrants. In My Music with Rhiannon Giddens Season Two Episode One, host Rhiannon Giddens performs and talks with pipa master Wu Man, […]

We’re pleased to introduce our collection of My Music with Rhainnon Giddens Teaching Resources, new at Journeys in Film! Season 2 of My Music with Rhiannon Giddens features Pulitzer Prize and Grammy winner Rhiannon Giddens hosting a series of musical performance and conversation with multicultural musicians in the Silkroad Ensemble’s American Railroad project. The project presents a musical exploration […]

We’re pleased to introduce our collection of Searching for Amani Teaching Resources, new at Journeys in Film! Searching for Amani follows a thirteen-year-old aspiring journalist’s investigation of his father’s tragic murder within the boundaries of one of Kenya’s largest wildlife conservancies. Why Use Searching for Amani Teaching Resources In Your Classroom Searching for Amani introduces […]

We have just added new film guides to our resource library to help you teach about Nobel Prize Winners with film! Alfred Nobel (1833–1896), a wealthy Swedish scientist, left a bequest for annual international awards in physics, chemistry, medicine, and literature, as well as one that he called a Peace Prize. Winners receive medals and […]

At the American Library Association National Conference in 2024, Journeys in Film staff met so many incredible librarians, educators, and organizations including Benoît Calvez, CEO of myfilmfriend. Inspired by the work myfilmfriend is doing, Journeys in Film wanted to interview the organization’s CEO and COO Nora Abbott and share the mission of their library streaming […]

Teach about World Indigenous Peoples with film plus our free educational resources! Combine classroom-ready lesson plans and discussion guides to make learning about world Indigenous Peoples part of your curriculum on special dates like Indigenous People’s Day (October 10) and all year round. We are pleased to offer free teaching resources for these critically-acclaimed films. […]

September is Classical Music Month!  Celebrate with these beautiful films plus our free lesson plans to boost student engagement across the curriculum. These music film teaching resources are great for classes in Music Education, Music History, Language Arts, Social Studies, History, Environmental Science and more! For grades 4 and up. Four Great Films to Teach […]

We are excited to announce The Social Dilemma Teaching Resources — new at Journeys in Film!  This documentary-drama hybrid reveals how social media is reprogramming civilization, with tech experts sounding the alarm on their own creations. What Resources Are Available For This Film The Social Dilemma Teaching Resources include Classroom Debate Resource, Gen Z Action Guide, […]

We are excited to announce The Fast Runner Holocaust Education Resources — new at Journeys in Film! In The Fast Runner, a young Polish girl comes of age in 1938 during the rise of the Nazi party and subsequently the Holocaust. She is challenged by the compassion shown by her Rabbi toward their oppressors. When the […]

Deepen your skills for teaching with film with Journeys in Film Professional Development Webinars. These teacher training sessions are available free, online and on-demand. Earn one hour of PD credit upon successful completion of each webinar. Participants will gain tools to boost student engagement and teach critical thinking across the curriculum. Journeys in Film Webinars […]

We’re pleased to introduce the Resisterhood Learning Guide, new at Journeys in Film! Resisterhood is a testament to the strength of ordinary Americans in our extraordinary times. The award-winning documentary follows six diverse Americans as they fight for social justice on the streets and in the halls of power. Over the course of two years, […]

Homeschoolers, try a new approach to learning: teach with film for homeschooling. If you are looking for ways to spice up your homeschool curriculum and boost engagement for your learners, film-based lessons are a great option. Whether you’re looking for film guides, free homeschooling lesson plans, or fun learning activities, we’ve got you covered. Film can […]

Teach about Islam with film all year round with these global education films that center Muslim stories plus our free teaching guides. Resources to Teach about Islam with Film Teach about Islam with Film: Children of Heaven Children of Heaven follows an Iranian brother and sister and their adventures over a lost pair of shoes. The […]