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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.
Film runtime: 1 hour, 29 minutes.
Film rating: PG. Common Sense media rates this film as appropriate for ages 10+.
Grade Level: Our curriculum guide lessons were designed for grades 6-8.
Where to Watch: Watch Children of Heaven on Amazon or other streaming platforms. Or buy the Blu-ray, DVD or VHS.
Children of Heaven Curriculum Guide
Lesson 1: The Islamic Republic of Iran (Social Studies)
Lesson 2: Viewing Children of Heaven (Media Literacy)
Lesson 3: Understanding Children of Heaven (Language/Visual Literacy)
Lesson 4: Perspectives on Iranian Culture (Film-specific Cross-Cultural Understanding)
Lesson 5: My Home is Tehran (Social Studies)
Lesson 6: Film as Storytelling (Media Literacy/Language Arts)
Lesson 7: Put Yourself in Someone Else’s Shoes (General Cross-Cultural Understanding)
Lesson 8: Keeping Secrets (Mathematics)
Lesson 9: Iran: The Land of Earthquakes (Science)
Lesson 10: Persian Carpets (Art)
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Children of Heaven was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. Learn more about teaching with Oscar-Wining Films.
Children of Heaven is part of our Global Education Collection of award-winning films from around the world for introducing students to global cultures and customs. We also recommend: Like Stars on Earth (India), Please Vote for Me (China), The Cup (Tibet), The Way Home (South Korea), Wadjda (Saudi Arabia) and Whale Rider (Aotearoa / New Zealand).
Teaching about Iran? Get more resources to teach about Iran with film.
Teaching about Islam, Religious Literacy, Religious Studies, and World Religions? Explore our global education films about Muslim stories.
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