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The Art of Inquiry webinar provides tools and strategies to help learners design meaningful driving questions and to structure their research plans as they...

Learn how to use use the arts to help students develop historical thinking skills, deepen digital literacy, and engage with diverse perspectives in the...

Acts of Reparation filmmakers Selina Lewis Davidson and Macky Alston share their experience with archival research and working with the LOC and other archival...

These educational resources for A Towering Task are designed for high school, undergraduate and graduate settings for exploring Economics, Environmental Studies, Health Disparities, Health...

In a decades-long nonfiction saga of the Philippines, And So It Begins director Ramona Diaz presents the latest chapter on her homeland as the...

Help your students understand the impact of the Holocaust. Explore Antisemitism, the Holocaust, Film Literacy and more with Big Sonia‘s engaging first-person story of...

Bridge of Spies brings the Cold War to life for students in U.S. History and AP World History: Modern classes. Our Discussion Guide offers...

“We made Chasing Coral to invigorate discussions around climate issues and activate youth to be a part of the solution. Below you’ll find five resources...

Chasing Ice is a powerful tool to engage the next generation in discussion around solutions to climate crisis. The Chasing Ice Discussion Guide is...

Inspired by the incredible true story of Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges in 18th century France, Chevalier takes place during the lead up to the...

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.

Teach about climate tipping points with film! These five short films are perfect for classroom  use and are available for free. Looking for more...

Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution provides an opportunity to explore the history of U.S. disability activism, culture, and history. We recommend this film for...

The Dark Money Discussion Guide is a powerful educational tool to launch non-partisan discussions around political corruption, the power of civic engagement and protecting...

Defiant Requiem is a powerful film for teaching about the Holocaust and World War II history. “One of the major themes… is courage.” — Learn...

The Finding Pride: Official Discussion and Activity Guide explores empowering LGBTQ stories of finding pride in sexual orientation and gender identity. It presents 33...

Francesco offers an intimate look at Pope Francis: a global leader who approaches challenging and complex issues with humility, wisdom and generosity towards all....

Learn more about the impact of coal mining on our health, economy, and climate with National Geographic’s From the Ashes.  

Explore aphasia, civic engagement, gun violence. media responsibility, mental health and more with the Gabby Giffords Won’t Back Down Learning Guide and Discussion Guide....

Our discussion guide for Season 1 of the National Geographic series Genius can expand student learning about Albert Einstein. It can be used with...

The Glossary of Film Terms is useful for Film History, Film Literacy and Film Studies classes. It pairs well with all of our film...

Golden Age Karate is great for teaching character education, community building, social-emotional learning (SEL), and service learning. This 5- minute film was a Vimeo Staff...

Greener Pastures opens opportunities for discussion about life for small family farmers, climate change, family, substance abuse, hardship and resilience, and the US rural...

The Group Discussions Facilitation Guidelines provide suggestions for leading productive conversations that broaden perspectives, encourage empathy, and create safe spaces for student engagement.

Use Happy (The Happy Movie!) to explore the psychology of happiness with your students, bolster social emotional learning (SEL) and introduce them to cultures...

He Named Me Malala introduces students to the real life story of education advocate Malala Yousafzai, who became the youngest Nobel Prize laureate in history...

We are pleased to offer an easy-to-use Discussion Guide and a classroom-ready Curriculum Guide for Disney’s Hidden Figures. Literary Connection For a film-book pairing, teach...

How to Choose Films for Your Classroom  is designed to help you choose the right film for your learning community.   As you work through...

Jane introduces students to the life and work of pioneering chimpanzee expert Dr. Jane Goodall, as well as her colleagues Dian Fossey and Biruté...

Our Just Mercy curriculum guide grounds students in the historical context of US racial segregation and the Civil Rights movement. It’s a powerful tool...

Kahlil Gibran’s The Prophet brings Gibran’s famous book to the screen as a beautiful animated anthology film, produced by Salma Hayek. Engage students with classroom-ready...

Know How follows five young people as they confront loss, heartbreak, and disappointment and find ways to persevere. It’s a good way to start...

Landfill Harmonic is an inspirational documentary with key opportunities for environmental education. Looking for more Earth Month films for students? Check out these environment-themed films with lesson...

Like Stars on Earth offers a wonderful opportunity to teach students about India, Bollywood films, and the Hindu festival Diwali. It can also open...

At a time when confidence in our democracy is at historic lows, Majority Rules offers something rare: a clear, compelling look at a real...

The Meshes of the Afternoon Discussion Guide is a flexible resource that can be used to focus on: Meshes of the Afternoon (Film History,...

My Music with Rhiannon Giddens Season 2 presents a series of musical performances and conversations with multicultural musicians features Chinese pipa master Wu Man,...

Navalny is designed for teaching Civics, Current Events, Government, Journalism, Political Science, Social Studies, Russian History, World History and AP World History: Modern. We recommend...

North Putnam is about a rural Indiana school district and the community it serves. This film is excellent for educator discussions and professional development....

One Strange Rock is a ten-part National Geographic series that explores the twists of fate that allow life to thrive on earth. These classroom-ready lesson...

Out of the Dark shows many aspects of life in Colombia, from modernization and globalization to the persistence of indigenous traditions. It also provides a...

Please Vote For Me brings civics and elections to life for students and is also a valuable tool for teaching students about China. “This film...

Queen of Katwe introduces students to Uganda, chess, and international chess star Phiona Mutesi. It’s also a great tool for starting conversations about the...

Inspire students to create change with Rebel Hearts. Valuable resource for Civic Engagement, U.S. History and Women’s History.

Resisterhood is a testament to the strength of ordinary Americans in our extraordinary times. The Resisterhood Learning Guide is focused on civic engagement for...

River of Gold is a powerful tool for teaching across the curriculum about the critical environmental importance of the Amazon River Basin. This guide is...

Safe Place is a powerful tool for individual adult learners, community groups and higher education classes engaged in the study of criminal justice, torture...

Schindler’s List is a powerful tool for social studies classes teaching Holocaust Education and World War Two history. This Oscar-winning film is also great for...

Searching for Amani presents a compelling documentary with a young journalist main character that introduces students to Kenya and explores climate change from multiple...

Sugarcane is the debut feature documentary from Julian Brave NoiseCat and Emily Kassie. Set amidst a ground-breaking investigation into abuse and death at an...

Engage students through music with Oscar-winning documentary film Summer of Soul (…Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised). A great tool for teaching Black...

Teaching With Film: Getting Started Guide will get you ready to teach with film. These simple tips are also useful for teaching with any...

The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind introduces students to Malawi and science of wind power. Literary Connection For a film-book pairing, teach the film...

The Crisis Scientists is a great teaching tool for environmental education, civic engagement, and service learning. This short film presents a portrait of courageous...

The Cup connects with current events through lessons on refugees and the politics of production. Explore Tibetan Culture, Buddhism, Media Literacy and much more...

This guide for The Dhamma Brothers features resources on meditation and the brain, including an experiential lesson for beginning meditation. The lessons can be...

Holocaust Education film The Fast Runner is appropriate for students in Grades 6-8 and Grades 9-12 as well as adult learners and community groups....

The Invisible Shield highlights the critical importance of the public health system and the unsung heroes who work in it to keep us safe. The...

Explore the love of nature and the nature of love with The Love Bugs, an Emmy-award winning documentary.

Teach about world music, world instruments and world cultures with The Music of Strangers: Yo-Yo Ma and the Silk Road Ensemble.

The Neighborhood Storyteller is an engaging teaching tool to excite students about the power of reading. It also introduces students to current events in...

The Post is a great way to engage students about journalism ethics and fake news as well as the First Amendment and student journalism....

With The Social Dilemma as a jumping off point, we hope these resources will empower viewers to demand and create better social media technology...

Join Morgan Freeman in exploring different faiths around the world in The Story of God. This discussion guide features a section that corresponds with...

In National Geographic’s The Story of Us with Morgan Freeman, each episode explores a single fundamental force or topic, including love, belief, power, war...

The Way Home presents an engaging opportunity to learn about traditional Korean culture. Our lesson plans for this film span the curriculum, including Social...

Join the real-life struggle to save the last fully intact wild salmon system left on Earth with these lessons for documentary film The Wild....

Unzipped: An Autopsy of American Inequality shines a light on the housing crisis in the U.S. and the complex realities of living unhoused. The Unzipped...

Wadjda introduces students to Saudi Arabia and Islam. It’s also a great starting point for discussing gender equality.

Walden, A Game allows players to explore the life of American philosopher Henry David Thoreau at Walden Pond in 1845. Literary Connections This educational...

Whale Rider tells the story of a Māori girl who challenges generations of cultural tradition and assumptions about gender. Introduce students to Aotearoa /...

The Windows and Mirrors activity encourages learners to engage with a balanced variety of text and media perspectives. The activity also builds belonging and...

Bring Youth v Gov to your classroom to engage students around Civics, U.S. Government, Environmental Science and more! We recommend this film and guide combination...